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The Z Bar Ranch is a 43,000-acre property located in the Gyp Hills of southwest Barber County, KS. This mixed grass prairie ecosystem offers recreational opportunities and wildlife is abundant. The ranch raises bison and grazes around 1,200-1,500 head. The grazing is very progressive including: Patch Burn Grazing, Rotational Grazing, and Holistic Management practices. Bison handling is ongoing and the crew strives to be stockmen and grass managers first and foremost. The ranch ecosystem is diverse including all types of soil and water resources. The ranch headquarters is located approximately 35 miles from the nearest town with a school, post office and gas station (Coldwater, Kiowa and Medicine Lodge). The nearest Walmart’s are located 40 or 60 miles away in Alva, OK or Pratt, KS.
This position incorporates cutting edge grazing practices and a high interest in stockmanship. The employee will be involved in the rotational grazing of approximately 22 pastures, will assist in the planting and harvesting of food plot strips and be involved in the operation and maintenance of the ranch farm and construction equipment. Fence maintenance, as well as, new fence construction are frequent tasks for the employee. Ability and skills to use ATV’s and UTVs to perform ranch work, including moving bison, is required.
Development and maintenance of ranch buildings, fences, corrals and water sources.
Use chemicals to assist with weed control.
Watch for fires during storms /fight fires in the event of one.
Safely operate and maintain vehicles, tractors and heavy equipment with various attachments.
Safely operate ATV, UTV and pickups.
Participate in ranch safety programs.
Use of welder, plasma cutter, cutting torch and shop equipment.
Range monitoring and grazing planning.
Assist with grounds maintenance of all ranch housing.
Assist with ranch construction projects as directed.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; works well alone.
Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.
Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Self-motivated – takes initiative to perform tasks that need to be done without continuous direction and prompting.
Confidentiality – Occasional contact with owner and guests.
Accommodations will be provided. This will include quest house style living and may/ may not have other occupants living in the quest house. The house is fully furnished with a kitchen and laundry facilities. Basic utilities will be provided by the company including water, power, propane, local landline telephone, satellite TV and internet access.
tractor, backhoe, dump truck, and dozer. ATV and UTV experience preferred.
Must possess a valid United States Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles and the Company's insurance carrier.
Must adhere to Company and Ranch policies and procedures, which are included in the Turner Enterprises, Inc. Employee Handbook.
Must present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire, pursuant to federal law.
Successful candidate must possess a valid United States Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
May be subject to undergo pre-employment drug test, (after offer is given but before applicant has commenced work). Random drug test are given throughout the year.
Must have a personal vehicle to travel from ranch location to local town for personal needs.
The Company operates as a drug free/smoke free workplace. Smoking is not allowed on the ranch property, to include but is not limited to; ranch housing, ranch vehicles, ranch offices or on ranch machines.
to adjust focus. Must be able to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
presence of livestock, and performing these duties alone.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Z Bar Ranch is located in a remote location. No cell phones are allowed while actively at work unless preapproved by the Manager. Ranch radios will be provided for communication and are required every day for work.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be alert and aware of dangers that are present while working on a ranch and its surroundings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties/functions.
Z Bar, LLC Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug Free Work Place!