Deseret Cattle & Citrus is hiring a capable Cowboy to join our local ranch team!
The Cowboy I is responsible for supporting day-to-day livestock operations under direct supervision. This position performs routine tasks related to animal care, land management, and ranch maintenance. The Cowboy follows established procedures and receives guidance from the Unit Manager and more experienced cowboys.
- Assist in daily cattle care including feeding, watering, and monitoring herd health.
- Ensure consistent access to clean water, maintain pasture fencing, and manage forage and supplementation to meet nutritional and performance goals.
- Observe livestock for signs of injury, illness, or stress and report concerns promptly.
- Support cattle handling activities such as rotating, gathering, sorting, branding, and shipping.
- Support basic pasture and land maintenance (fence repair, water checks, equipment upkeep).
- Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety policies and procedures.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and timely under supervision.
- Assist other team members as needed to meet operational goals.
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in animal science, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of hands-on experience in cattle care, herd management, or livestock operations.
- Basic understanding of cattle nutrition, health, and development phases.
- Capable of performing essential animal husbandry procedures, including castration, euthanasia, vaccination, dehorning, ear tagging, ear notching, branding, and blood sampling.
- Ability to operate basic farm equipment and perform routine maintenance.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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- The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Push, pull, and drag up to 200 pounds.
- Perform work that involves standing, squatting, sitting, walking, leaning, bending, and riding for 8-12 hours per day, including time in both field and office environments.
- Frequently engage in physical activities such as reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling, particularly during animal handling and equipment operation or maintenance.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely handle livestock, tools, ropes, restraints, and equipment.
- Frequently grasp, hold, and manipulate tools and animal handling equipment.
- Effectively communicate in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings, in person, by phone, and using electronic devices as required.
- Be able to see and hear well enough to monitor livestock condition, identify signs of illness or distress, and respond to safety warnings and environmental hazards.
- Assist with and/or perform routine animal husbandry procedures, following established protocols and training, which may include vaccinations, ear tagging, branding, dehorning, castration, blood sampling, and euthanasia.
- The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.
- Work is performed in outdoor environments with regular exposure to varying weather conditions, seasonal changes, and fluctuating temperatures, as well as work during different times of day and night.
- Routine use of standard office equipment and electronic systems, including computers, phones, and other devices for communication, planning, recordkeeping, and reporting.
- Regular exposure to dust, animal dander, manure, and other agricultural environmental elements.
- Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, depending on livestock activity, equipment operation, and job tasks being performed.
- Frequent interaction with large animals and potentially hazardous machinery and equipment, requiring constant attention to safety practices and procedures.
- Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Additional Benefits may also include: Company Vehicle, Company Housing, Company Cell Phone, Tack & Tool Allowance, Personal Horse Incentives, Relocation Assistance.
