Ranch Technician

Ranch Technician

Employer:

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC

Location:

Spikebox Ranch-McMurtrey Unit - Nenzel, Nebraska

Type:
Full-Time / Salary / Exempt / Benefits-Eligible

Housing:
Yes

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to work where conservation, innovation, and ranching come together on a massive scale?

At Turner Ranches, we're dedicated to sustainable ranching and conservation, and we're looking for talented, like-minded individuals to be a part of our growing team. Spikebox, a pristine, 142,000-acre bison ranch located in the Nebraska Sandhills, is seeking motivated and hardworking Ranch Technician to join our team.

This is a highly remote position located on the north unit of the ranch. The headquarters is approximately 50 miles from the nearest gas station, with much of the route on county roads. This role requires a self-sufficient, dependable individual who can work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities, equipment, and ranch operations.

As a Ranch Technician, you will be directly involved in bison management, adaptive grazing, and ranch infrastructure support. Work centers on moving and managing bison across wet meadow and upland pasture systems using temporary fencing and low-stress livestock handling techniques.

Because bison are moved frequently, daily work includes maintaining water systems and fences, setting and adjusting temporary fence lines, and actively moving herds across large landscapes. Safe and effective operation of ATVs/UTVs is required.

A strong emphasis is placed on improving soil health and rangeland condition through adaptive grazing practices. This includes implementing grazing plans, adjusting livestock distribution, and supporting long-term ecological and production goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong stockmanship, patience, adaptability, and the ability to balance range health with livestock performance.

This job will also require you to:

• Move and handle bison using low-stress livestock handling techniques on foot and with ATVs/UTVs.
• Assist with adaptive grazing operations, including temporary fencing, pasture setup, water preparation, and herd movement.
• Monitor range conditions and assist with grazing planning and implementation.
• Prepare monthly reports related to grazing, range conditions, and ranch operations.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic repairs on ranch equipment, farm machinery, and construction equipment.
• Construct, repair, and maintain fences, corrals, water systems, ranch buildings, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain water systems including windmills, solar units, pipelines, and stock tanks.
• Safely operate shop tools and equipment including welders, plasma cutters, and cutting torches.
• Assist with wildfire monitoring and suppression efforts and participate in prescribed burns when needed.
• Administer livestock vaccinations and assist with herd health activities.
• Participate in ranch safety programs and follow safe operating procedures for all vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What this isn't:

• Working on horseback.
• A management or supervisory position

Essential:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
• Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs and UTVs
• Basic computer skills, including use of reports and spreadsheets
• This position requires operation of vehicles, and you'll need to possess a valid driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company's insurance provider.
• You'll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Rangeland Management, Animal Science, or a related field
• Five or more years of experience in production agriculture or ranching operations
• Experience with adaptive grazing systems and range monitoring

• Extreme Ownership Leadership Philosophy
• Commitment to Mission and Team
• Range…