Farm/Ranch Assistant

### Job Details#### Job Title:Farm/Ranch Assistant (VH-11370)#### Location:, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:3#### Salary:$65,000+/-65000.0000 YEAR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Farm/Ranch Assistant (VH-11370)| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified **Farm & Ranch Assistant** for a diversified crop and livestock producer in Nebraska. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, well-rounded individual who enjoys variety and wants to be involved in both farming and livestock production. The operation includes approximately 4,000 to 5,000 acres of crop production, a large commercial cow-calf operation, hay production, irrigation, harvest, grain handling, and backgrounding calves. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment and willing to assist wherever needed throughout the operation. This is not a position for someone who only wants to sit in a tractor. The employer is looking for an individual who takes pride in their work, cares for equipment and facilities, and wants to become a dependable, long-term member of the operation.###### RESPONSIBILITIES* Operate combines during corn and soybean harvest* Assist with irrigation throughout the growing season* Perform tillage, field preparation, haying, and other seasonal fieldwork* Operate tractors, hay equipment, trucks, and other farm machinery* Haul grain, hay, cattle, and farm inputs as needed* Assist with grain handling and winter grain hauling* Perform routine equipment maintenance, including oil changes, inspections, servicing, and seasonal preparation* Keep equipment, trucks, shops, and work areas clean and properly maintained* Assist with spring and fall calving* Tag, feed, doctor, process, sort, and move cattle* Assist with weaning and backgrounding calves* Build, repair, and maintain fences* Help prepare and maintain pastures, corrals, livestock facilities, and water systems* Work closely with the farm foreman and other long-term employees* Assist with general farm and ranch projects as needed###### OPERATIONThe operation includes:* Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 acres of crop production* Approximately 1,100 to 1,200 commercial cows* Both spring- and fall-calving herds* Backgrounding calves to approximately 700 to 800 pounds* Irrigated row crops* Hay production* Three combines* Newer and well-maintained John Deere equipment* Multiple grain trucks and cattle trucks* Modern cattle-working facilities* Hydraulic chutes and a well-designed corral system* On-site mechanical support through an affiliated irrigation and repair business###### QUALIFICATIONS* Previous experience working on a diversified farm and livestock operation preferred* Strong combine-operating experience required* Experience with cattle handling, calving, feeding, doctoring, and processing* Ability to operate tractors, hay equipment, trucks, and farm machinery* Mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform routine maintenance* Irrigation experience preferred* Sprayer or planter experience would be a plus* CDL or ability to obtain a CDL preferred* Must be dependable, honest, safety-minded, and willing to work as part of a team* Must take pride in equipment, trucks, facilities, livestock, and overall appearance of the operation* Ability to work extended hours during calving, haying, and harvest seasons* Must be interested in a stable, long-term position###### COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS* $25+/- per hour, depending on experience and qualifications* 401(k) or retirement plan* Paid vacation* Health insurance available after an introductory employment period* Possible work vehicle* Housing may be available###### LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITYThe employer has operated a successful and diversified agricultural business for many years and has several employees with 10 to 18 years of tenure. He is seeking someone who wants more than a temporary job and is interested in developing into a trusted, long-term employee.This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys both crop and livestock production, values good equipment and facilities, and wants to build a future with a stable Nebraska agricultural operation.**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.***If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.*#### Fax:308-382-7427To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/05/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska | Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska | |9 people are interested in this job.**PLEASE NOTE:** We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. 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