Employment
Thank you for considering Montana dude ranch employment at Covered Wagon Ranch
Our best summers are created when our crew comes together to work and have fun on this timeless guest ranch. We look for those who are personable, fun to be around, have willingness to get the job done…and have fun while doing it! If you are hard working and enjoy the outdoors, please print the application below, fill it out, and send it to us by mail or email. Feel free to call as well. THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE APPLICATION. YOU MUST PRINT IT OUT OR COPY AND PASTE IT INTO A WORD DOCUMENT.
We offer salary plus room and board, a spectacular area to reside for the summer, wonderful owners to work with, & riding and hiking on days off when a horse is available.
Employment Application
Name:____________________________________________________________ Date:_________________________
Permanent Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________
Country______________________________________ Phone #:__________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Recent Schooling:_______________________________________________________________________________
For what position are you applying? (Wrangler, Housekeeper, Server, Cook/Chef, Back-up Cook, Ranch Hand)
First Choice ____________________________________ Second Choice ________________________________
Date you could start work:______________________________________________________________________
Can You Work Our Entire Season (June 1-Sept. 30)?:______________________________________________
Expected Salary per month:__________________________________________________ plus room and board.
What are your qualifications/experiences for this job?__________________________________________
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Do you have cooking experience? ________________________________________________________________
Do you have any special skills or talents?______________________________________________________
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Do you like children, what is your experience?__________________________________________________
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Do you have experience with Dude Ranches?_______________________________________________________
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Do you have a current valid U.S. Drivers License? ______________________________________________
Number, State, and Date of Expiration:________________________________________________________
Do we have your permission to run a background check?___________________________________________
If so what is your Social Security Number?______________________________
Date of Birth?______________________________
Has your license ever been suspended or revoked?_________________
Are you currently able to drive? _________________ Can you pull a horse trailer? _______________
Do you have physical disabilities that may prevent you from doing your job? If so, what?
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Allergies or Medical Conditions?________________________________________________________________
Medications?____________________________________________________________________________________
What do you do for fun?_________________________________________________________________________
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How do you plan to get here? (i.e. driving, flying, bus)________________________________________
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We require all of our employees to have current First Aid and CPR training. Do you have current First Aid and CPR training?______ With who?___________
Please attach a list of personal and work references complete with phone number, email address, and mailing address (must include at least 3 people).
We have many applicants each year for every position. In order to get to know you better, it is helpful to put a face to a name. Please send a recent photo of yourself.
Please feel free to attach any other information that you would like to share. i.e. work history, resume, other experience, etc.
By submitting this application, you authorize Covered Wagon Ranch do a driving record check.
Good Luck to you! We look forward to getting to know you!
Send your resume/information to:
Kurt and Melissa Puckett
34035 Gallatin Road
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
406-995-2201 or 406-995-4237
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