Ranch Hand

Job Description

Job Posting: Full-Time Ranch Hand at Eight Mile Ranch
Location: Heppner, Oregon

Eight Mile Ranch is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, reliable, and honest individual to join our team as a Full-Time Ranch Hand. This position offers the opportunity to work with top-notch facilities and equipment in a large, well-kept cow/calf operation.

Job Duties:

  • Feeding and doctoring livestock
  • Working cattle on horseback
  • Fencing maintenance and repairs
  • Checking pastures and gathering livestock
  • Managing haying operations
  • Distributing salt and mineral supplements
  • Assisting with various day-to-day ranch chores
  • Calving responsibilities, including winter night checks on heifers
  • Assisting during calving, including pulling calves when needed
  • Weighing, tagging, and documenting new calves accurately

Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license required
  • CDL preferred (not required, but a bonus)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong work ethic and passion for ranching

Additional Information:

  • Comfortable employee housing provided
  • Work vehicle included
  • Located in great rural communities with excellent schools

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

EI

Eight Mile Ranch

External employer

Heppner, OR, United States
Full-time
$18-$25/hour
Posted on Aug 24, 2026