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Winter Ranchhand

Ebbesen Environmental and Field Services, LLC

Loma, CO

$16.68 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Email address to Apply:
erikebbesen@eefs.co

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Perform any combination of the following tasks required in general ranch work and the production of livestock through winter months: apply medications to cuts and bruises; assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; break ice over frozen water sources; clean and disinfect livestock corrals, pens and handling facilities; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; feed cake and mineral to cattle in pastures; lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon; load bales of hay and/or sacks of grain onto truck or trailer used for feeding; loading/unloading trucks; maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; make certain animals have access to fresh water; mix and feed specific feed rations to cattle; repair and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals and forage; spread clean bedding materials in livestock corrals, pens and handling facilities; use proper animal husbandry skill to prevent hypothermia/abortion/death; adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions; Assist with installing, removing, and storing hay tarps.; conduct post-harvest irrigation of soil; evaluate the condition of the crop/weather and adjust harvesting and post-harvest activity based on evaluation; evaluate the condition of the hay crop/weather and adjust harvesting activity based on evaluation; loading/unloading trucks; Maintain, Service, and repair pivot irrigations systems, screens, mainlines and pumps as needed; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; removal of excess plant growth from farm grounds; use proper material and methods to repair irrigation equipment; work to winterize harvest and irrigation equipment.
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
6
Special Requirements:
Required to: to operate equipment and machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner, work with and around farm machinery such as tractors, UTVs and ATVs for supplemental feeding purposes and movement of livestock, Workers receive daily supervision and on-site training (1-3 months). No independent operation of farm equipment with out supervisor approval and safety check.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Ebbesen Environmental and Field Services, LLC
Location:
Fruita, CO 81521

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26260-241327
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Work performed in CO Plus Room. $15.61 (H-2A)
Date Posted:
9/28/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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