Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005386P Position Title Ranch Production Assistant Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Nancy M. Cummings Research Center Location Off Campus Location - Salmon, Idaho Posting Context Statement 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
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 & 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)
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $19 an hour or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 07/28/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by July 31, 2026, will receive first consideration.
