Permit Rider

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Redd Summit Ranches LLC

Permit Rider

Silt, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Permit Rider Location: Near Rifle, Colorado – Forest Service (FS) Permit Area Employment Type: Seasonal (with potential for full-time)

    Job Summary:

    Redd Summit Ranches is seeking a capable and self-motivated Permit Rider for our Forest Service grazing permit near Rifle, Colorado. This is a remote camp job requiring the ability to work independently in mountainous terrain while supporting all aspects of range management and livestock care.

    Job Details:

    • Must have your own horses and be able to move cattle through the mountain country.
    • Live on-site at a remote mountain camp cabin throughout the season.
    • Must be able to work alone, follow directions from the Ranch Manager, and stay aligned with Forest Service AOI and regulations.
    • Opportunity for season-end bonus and potential for a full-time position.

    Duties Include:

    • Riding range and monitoring herd location and behavior.
    • Moving cattle between pastures in accordance with FS grazing plan.
    • Monitoring forage, water sources, and herd health daily.
    • Preventing cattle from entering poison areas.
    • Putting out salt and mineral as needed.
    • Performing basic fencing repairs and maintenance.
    • Accurately following FS AOI guidelines and permit rules.
    • Reporting regularly to the Ranch Manager.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Strong horsemanship and cattle handling skills.
    • Experience in remote camp living.
    • Familiarity with mountain range conditions and public land permits.
    • Ability to ride long distances and work in rugged outdoor environments.
    • Dependability and self-motivation.

    Compensation:

    • Competitive wage based on experience.
    • Possible bonus for staying through the entire season.
    • Potential for full-time position following seasonal work.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
    • While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds, and complete a variety of projects that require prolonged standing, walking, and lifting. Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, carry, and complete a variety of tasks of that manner.

    Note

    • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
    • The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.