Benefits:- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Interim Ranch Foreman
Position Title: Interim
Ranch Foreman
Location: King City, Topo Ranch, CA
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Ranch Manager
Pay Scale: $26.00-$29.75
Overview
The Interim Ranch Foreman is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of ranch operations at Topo Ranch. This position provides leadership to ranch hands and day workers while ensuring the safe, efficient, and productive management of livestock, equipment, facilities, roads, water systems, and grazing lands. The Interim Ranch Foreman leads by example and actively participates in all ranch activities, including cattle operations, fencing, maintenance, and land stewardship.
Responsibilities
Livestock Management
- Oversee daily cattle operations, including gathering, sorting, branding, vaccinating, shipping, and receiving livestock.
- Monitor herd health and report illnesses, injuries, or unusual conditions.
- Coordinate with veterinarians and livestock professionals as needed.
- Ensure proper handling of livestock following animal welfare standards.
Employee Supervision
- Supervise ranch hands and day workers.
- Assign daily work schedules and priorities.
- Train employees on equipment operation, livestock handling, and safety procedures.
- Promote a positive and productive team environment.
Ranch Maintenance
- Maintain fences, corrals, gates, roads, water systems, and ranch buildings.
- Inspect ranch infrastructure and schedule repairs.
- Operate and maintain tractors, skid steers, UTVs, trucks, trailers, and other ranch equipment.
Land and Resource Management
- Monitor grazing conditions and pasture utilization.
- Assist with water management and conservation practices.
- Conduct routine inspections of stock tanks, pipelines, wells, and ponds.
- Support ranch improvement projects and habitat management initiatives.
Safety and Compliance
- Enforce ranch safety standards and policies.
- Assist in maintaining required records related to livestock, equipment, maintenance, and employee activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Respond to emergencies involving livestock, equipment, weather, or property.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 5 years of ranching experience, preferably in cattle operations.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of livestock handling and range management.
- Experience operating agricultural and ranch equipment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Experience with large-scale cattle ranch operations.
- Welding, mechanical, or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
Skills
- Physical stamina and endurance for outdoor work.
- Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance.
- Problem-solving and adaptability to changing conditions.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship and conservation principles.
- Basic welding skills
- Familiarity with plumbing and water systems
Working Conditions
- Full-time position with variable hours, including early