Water Well/Bison Technician

Turner Enterprises

Water Well / Bison Technician maintaining water systems and bison care at Turner Ranches. Engaging in low-stress livestock handling and conservation efforts at Vermejo Park Ranch.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRaton • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in livestock care, low-stress animal handling, and the operation of ranch equipment. Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports related to grazing activity and range health.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Livestock CareLow-Stress Animal HandlingHeavy Equipment OperationBasic Computer SkillsRecord Keeping

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Hard Skills

Water System DevelopmentBison HandlingHerd MovementTaggingVaccination

Tools & Technologies

ATVsUTVsRanch Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Grazing ActivityRange HealthFeed Inventories

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Checking, testing, repairing, and developing water systems such as windmills, solar wells, wildlife guzzlers, storage systems, and tanks from pipelines
Working with the Castle Rock bison herd as part of the ranch’s Bison Department
Moving/Handling bison using low stress techniques
Maintaining records of grazing activity, range health, feeding and feed inventories
Participating in bison handling, including herd movements, tagging, and vaccination
Operating a variety of ranch equipment safely

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
At least three years of related experience and / or training
Experience in livestock care and low-stress animal handling
Experience operating heavy equipment and ATVs/UTVs
Basic computer skills, including preparation of reports and spreadsheets
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical dental and vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Short term disability
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Paid time off
Paid holidays