Winter Ranchhand

H2A Position Title: Winter Ranch hand Employer: Arnold Green Meadow Ranch Location: Absarokee, Stillwater County, Montana Contract Period: November 1, 2026 -- December 31, 2026 Schedule: 48 hours per week (Monday--Saturday, 7:00 AM -- 4:00 PM; split shifts or extra hours may be offered depending on weather and duties). Position Summary Arnold Green Meadow Ranch is seeking a Winter Ranch hand to perform general ranch work and assist in livestock production during the winter season across various range locations in Stillwater County, MT. Key Responsibilities Winter Livestock Care: Feed and water cattle, mix specific rations, feed cake and mineral in pastures, and break ice over frozen water sources to ensure stock has fresh water. Feed & Materials Handling: Lift, load, and stack hay bales, grain sacks, and mineral onto feed trucks, wagons, or trailers. Husbandry & Health Monitoring: Apply proper animal husbandry practices to prevent hypothermia, abortion, or death; examine stock for disease/injury; and treat cuts and bruises. Ranch Maintenance: Clean/disinfect corrals and pens; build and repair fences and handling facilities; maintain farm structures; and clear excess plant growth. Equipment Operation: Operate farm machinery such as tractors for haying and supplemental feeding, and ATVs for livestock movement. Job Requirements & Qualifications Experience: 6 months of ranch/livestock experience required (verifiable references needed). Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting required (up to 80 lbs.), along with extensive walking, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Environment: Ability to work outdoors in extreme winter temperatures and weather conditions, often independently or in small groups in isolated areas. Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work legally in the United States. Compensation & Benefits Benefit Category Offer Details Wage Offer $13.46 per hour (paid twice monthly). Discretionary bonuses or higher rates may be offered based on performance. Housing & Kitchen Free employer-provided housing and convenient cooking facilities. Free transportation to the grocery store provided at least once every two weeks. Tools & Equipment All necessary tools, machinery, equipment, and on-site transportation provided at no cost. Travel Expenses Inbound/outbound transportation and daily subsistence expenses ($16.78–$68.00/day) provided or reimbursed upon contract milestones. How to Apply Qualified applicants available for the full contract period may apply directly or via the state workforce agency: Phone: (406) 328-4395 State Job Portal: MontanaWorks.gov