RANCH FOREMAN

Full-Time | Central Oregon

We’re looking for an experienced, dependable Ranch Foreman to join our team and help keep a busy working ranch running smoothly. Open to having a couple or family join us.

We run approximately 75 cow/calf pairs plus bulls and a butcher steer herd.  Looking to grow the cow herd to 100-125.  We run about 50 – 80 pigs and 20-60 sheep

Selling meat direct to consumer is our main business but we also do some agritourism including a fall pumpkin patch (5 weeks) and summer weddings.  Although we only operate a few hundred acres, it is a very busy operation and the irrigation is complex.

We do not sell hay but we do put up our own.

This position is 5.5 – 6 day a week job, especially in summer.  Days are pretty short in the winter.  Must be willing to live on site (3 bedroom house). 

What You’ll Do

• Care for and manage cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and a few others – including calving, lambing and farrowing
• Build, repair, and maintain fencing
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems – pivot, wheel lines, hand lines, pods, flood – we are in the high desert and irrigate 6 months of the year.  This is a significant part of summer work
• Operate tractors, skid steer, trucks, and other ranch equipment
• Operate hay equipment
• Be comfortable dealing with people that come on the property for events or to purchase meat
• Perform basic to advanced mechanical repairs and maintenance
• Maintain corrals, barns, water systems, and other ranch infrastructure
• Help with haying, feeding, livestock moves, and general ranch operations
• Troubleshoot problems and figure out how to get things working again
• Keep equipment and work areas maintained and organized
• Work independently while coordinating with the ranch owners and other employees
• Supervise less experienced hands
• Manage livestock records
• Branding and doctoring cattle

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has hands-on ranch or agricultural experience
• Has managed employees
• Is experienced working with cattle and livestock
• Has strong fencing skills
• Understands irrigation systems and maintenance
• Roping/working cattle by horseback – we use atv’s and horses, depending on how much time we have.  This is not a daily riding job though.
• Has solid mechanical and equipment-repair skills
• Can safely operate tractors and other farm/ranch equipment
• Is dependable, hardworking, and takes pride in their work
• Can identify problems and figure out practical solutions
• Works well independently and takes initiative
• Is comfortable working outdoors in all kinds of Central Oregon weather
• Has a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Can pass background check and drug test

Position Details

Location: Terrebonne, Oregon (Central Oregon)
Position: Full-time Ranch Foreman
Compensation: TBD based on experience
Housing: 3 bedroom house
Benefits: horse board, meat, eggs, honey

To apply, please send your resume and a brief description of your ranch/agricultural experience to linda@ddranch.net