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Ranch Production Assistant

  • 492396
  • Boise, Idaho, United States
  • Staff
  • Opening on: Oct 27 2026

Appointment Information

Working Title: Ranch Production Assistant

Division/College: 3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences

Department: 838-CALS Nancy M Cummings Res Center

Location: Salmon, ID

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $16.52 an hour or higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

Perform skilled and semi-skilled ranch and farm work in support of livestock care, forage production, irrigation, fencing, weed and pest control, and general agricultural operations. Operate and maintain agricultural equipment, support research activities, maintain records, and complete maintenance tasks necessary to sustain productive ranch and farm operations.

Duties may include:
  • Monitor livestock and assist with feeding, health checks, treatments, calving, breeding, pasture rotation, watering, and cattle movement
  • Build and maintain fencing, livestock enclosures, and other ranch infrastructure
  • Perform forage production activities including field preparation, planting, fertilizing, spraying, mowing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, storing, and delivering crops and forages
  • Assist with the establishment, maintenance, and harvest of field research plots and support cattle-related research activities
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance on tractors, loaders, irrigation systems, and other agricultural equipment
  • Maintain accurate livestock, crop, irrigation, equipment, and operational records and complete required reports, timesheets, email, and training
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

  • Three years’ experience working in agriculture
  • Experience working with and treating minor medical issues with cattle while in pastures and corrals
  • Experience operating basic farm equipment and assisting with the maintenance of the tractors and trucks
  • Experience working on ranch facilities, including performing duties on machines or horses

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles

Additional Preferred:

  • Ability to weld, rope cattle, use a weed sprayer, operate and drive a variety of equipment
  • Ability to effectively communicate with ranch employees, faculty, and staff
  • Experience with a variety of irrigation methods

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 80 lbs
  • May require working in inclement weather (cold/hot/wet/windy/dusty)

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by September 28, 2026, will receive first consideration.

In addition to filling out the application, please upload a resume and a cover letter.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

This job posting will hire 2 people.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of application

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EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.