Horse, Cattle & Hay Ranch Hand

Lazy 4 T Ranch is hiring two full-time ranch hands at its single Elizabethtown, Kentucky worksite. The active job order runs through March 29, 2027 and combines daily horse and cattle care with hay production, pasture upkeep, fencing, barn work, and equipment operation. This is a practical role for someone who understands that good livestock care depends on careful observation, consistent routines, clean facilities, secure fences, and safe handling. Horse care and breeding support • Feed and water horses and observe their condition during daily chores • Clean stalls, replace bedding, and keep aisles and work areas orderly • Turn horses in and out, groom them, and assist with general barn routines • Help with breeding operations by safely handling mares and stallions • Monitor breeding activity and communicate changes or concerns promptly • Maintain a calm, attentive approach around breeding stock and other horses Cattle and pasture responsibilities • Help sort, move, feed, check, and work cattle in pens and pasture • Observe herd health and report illness, injury, behavior changes, or facility problems • Mow and bush-hog fields and complete other pasture-maintenance work • Clear brush, debris, and fence lines so livestock areas remain usable and visible • Mend perimeter and cross fencing by setting posts, stretching wire, and completing repairs • Keep gates, pens, water areas, and other livestock spaces secure and functional Hay, equipment, and general ranch work Ranch hands prepare soil and operate tillage, cutting, and baling equipment for forage production. Work includes loading bales, moving them into storage barns, and hauling hay to farms that purchase it. Depending on qualifications and assignment, employees may drive trucks carrying crops, supplies, tools, or workers. General duties include maintaining farm equipment, repairing barns and structures, cleaning work areas, and helping with other ranch tasks when weather or crop conditions interrupt the main work. Experience and physical requirements Applicants need at least two months of verifiable agricultural experience in livestock, ranching, or farm work. You must be able to handle horses and cattle safely, follow instructions, work independently or as part of a small crew, and either operate tractors and farm equipment or demonstrate a willingness to learn. The position involves lifting up to 75 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, bending, stooping, and sustained outdoor work. Kentucky livestock and forage work continues through heat, cold, wet fields, light rain, and changing seasonal conditions. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays may occasionally be necessary for animal or crop needs. Any employer-paid drug, alcohol, or background testing described in the job order occurs after employment begins and is not part of the interview process. Schedule and pay The published schedule is 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with Saturday work from 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. when scheduled. Weather, livestock needs, forage maturity, and available work may change daily hours. Additional long days, federal holidays, or Sabbath work may be offered, but extra hours beyond the normal schedule are voluntary. The public job page displays $13.94 per hour and separately lists a $12.70 H-2A wage figure. Applicants should confirm which wage applies to their circumstances before accepting an offer. Apply directly by emailing the ranch or calling 270-268-6631. Reference federal job order H-300-26106-802881 and describe your livestock, horse, cattle, hay, fencing, equipment, and general farm experience.