This eastern Colorado cattle and crop operation is hiring four livestock workers on a federal job order that runs from October 2026 to August 2027. The ranch raises corn, hay and winter wheat alongside its cattle, and the posted duties cover the full round of feedlot and pasture work: administering medications and vaccinations, branding and castrating, checking and maintaining feed and water equipment, feeding and herding livestock, inspecting animals for illness or injury, making hay feed, mixing feed additives and putting out mineral. Only one month of prior experience is required. The advertised wage is $17.84 an hour on a 48-hour week, and applications are made through the Department of Labor job-order listing.
| Pay | $17.84 per hour |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Season | Oct 1, 2026 – Aug 1, 2027 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Stratton, Colorado |
| Job Type | Ranch Hand |
| Posted | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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Summarized from a public posting on U.S. Department of Labor SeasonalJobs.dol.gov job order H-300-26200-109345, checked Sep 19. Not posted by the employer, and not yet verified by WildWork — confirm the details before you travel. Apply on the employer’s original posting.
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