Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Interim Ranch Foreman
Position Title: Interim Ranch Foreman
Location: King City, Topo Ranch, CA
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Ranch Manager
Pay Scale: $26.00-$29.75
Overview
The Interim Ranch Foreman is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of ranch operations at Topo Ranch. This position provides leadership to ranch hands and day workers while ensuring the safe, efficient, and productive management of livestock, equipment, facilities, roads, water systems, and grazing lands. The Interim Ranch Foreman leads by example and actively participates in all ranch activities, including cattle operations, fencing, maintenance, and land stewardship.
Responsibilities
Livestock Management
Oversee daily cattle operations, including gathering, sorting, branding, vaccinating, shipping, and receiving livestock.
Monitor herd health and report illnesses, injuries, or unusual conditions.
Coordinate with veterinarians and livestock professionals as needed.
Ensure proper handling of livestock following animal welfare standards.
Employee Supervision
Supervise ranch hands and day workers.
Assign daily work schedules and priorities.
Train employees on equipment operation, livestock handling, and safety procedures.
Promote a positive and productive team environment.
Ranch Maintenance
Maintain fences, corrals, gates, roads, water systems, and ranch buildings.
Inspect ranch infrastructure and schedule repairs.
Operate and maintain tractors, skid steers, UTVs, trucks, trailers, and other ranch equipment.
Land and Resource Management
Monitor grazing conditions and pasture utilization.
Assist with water management and conservation practices.
Conduct routine inspections of stock tanks, pipelines, wells, and ponds.
Support ranch improvement projects and habitat management initiatives.
Safety and Compliance
Enforce ranch safety standards and policies.
Assist in maintaining required records related to livestock, equipment, maintenance, and employee activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Respond to emergencies involving livestock, equipment, weather, or property.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 5 years of ranching experience, preferably in cattle operations.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of livestock handling and range management.
Experience operating agricultural and ranch equipment.
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience with large-scale cattle ranch operations.
Welding, mechanical, or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Skills
Physical stamina and endurance for outdoor work.
Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance.
Problem-solving and adaptability to changing conditions.
Commitment to environmental stewardship and conservation principles.
Basic welding skills
Familiarity with plumbing and water systems
Working Conditions
Full-time position with variable hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physical demands include lifting, standing, and walking on uneven terrain.
Compensation & Benefits
Non-Exempt position. Hourly Pay Range $26.00-$29.75
CA Op CO offers the following generous benefits package:
Paid vacation and Paid Sick Leave
Health insurance -Medical, dental, and vision
up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution
Beef Allowance (1/2 beef every 6 months for married employees and ¼ for single employees)
Each employee is allowed up to two personal horses that are used exclusively for the company’s benefit
Basic veterinary expenses are covered (Coggins, vaccines, health papers, minor medical, etc.)
Feed is paid by the company
Cost of farrier services are paid by the company
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.
| | Amount of Time--% of Work Week | | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 | Up to 10 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Up to 25 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Up to 50 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Up to 100 pounds | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | More than 100 pounds | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐
How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
| | Amount of Time--% of Work Week | | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 | Stand | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | Walk | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | Sit | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | Use hands to handle or feel | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Reach with hands and arms | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Climb or balance | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | Talk or hear | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Taste or smell | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒
How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the appropriate level below.
☐ Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)
☐ Quiet (examples: library, private office)
☐ Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
☒ Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)
☐ Very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)
How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
| | Amount of Time--% of Work Week | | None | Under 1/3 | 1/3 to 2/3 | Over 2/3 | Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | Work near moving mechanical parts | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Work in high, precarious places | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | Fumes or airborne particles | ☐ | ☒ | ☒ | ☐ | Toxic or caustic chemicals | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | Outdoor weather conditions | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | Extreme cold (non-weather) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | Extreme heat (non-weather) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | Risk of electrical shock | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | Work with explosives | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | Risk of radiation | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | Vibration | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
☒ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
☒ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
☒ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
☒ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
☒ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
☐ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
☐ No special vision requirements
| Describe the specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above: - Operating agricultural-type equipment.
CA Op CO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CA Op CO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non‐job related characteristic as directed by law.