
Night Watchman - Burlington Feeders
Burlington, COFull-time$15.16–20/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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The Night Watchman maintains security at Burlington Feeders during nighttime hours and reports to the Cattle Manager. The role includes monitoring the yard, reporting cattle arrivals, recording feed-bunk slick times, and supporting housekeeping and safety procedures. The schedule is seven days on followed by seven days off, with shifts from 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM.
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About the Company: Cactus Feeders is an Amarillo, Texas-based cattle company. Originally founded by the Engler Family in 1975, today we operate 15 Feedyards and Outside Cattle Locations producing over a million head of fed cattle annually. The Company has locations throughout the Texas Panhandle, Southwest Kansas, and Eastern Colorado. Location: Burlington, CO Job Description: The Night Watchman is responsible for maintaining the security of Burlington Feeders at night. In this position, the Night Watchman actively monitors and completes the necessary task to ensure that the feedyard is secure and maintained during nighttime. The Night Watchman reports to the Cattle Manager. Hours: 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM **Work Schedule is 7 Days On and then 7 Days Off ** Job Responsibilities: - Provide security to the feedyard at night, periodically driving the yard to ensure that it is secure - Report to Cattle Manager on all incoming cattle arrivals during the shift - Monitor and record the slick time of feed bunks - Maintain general housekeeping as needed - Ensure compliance with the company Animal Handling and Welfare Policy - Comply with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations of the Company, OSHA, and HACCP - Promptly communicate with the management team about any issues that arise - Complete seasonal dust observations upon management's request - Maintain consistent and reliable attendance - Other duties as assigned **Qualifications: ** - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three month's related experience and/or training - Must possess a certified driver's license - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Basic math skills - Keen attention to detail - Strong time management skills - Ability to observe and enforce safety and security procedures **Pay and Benefits: ** - Wages based on qualifications, skills, and experience - $15.16-20 per hour - Bi-weekly paycheck with direct deposit - Full-time position - Competitive and affordable insurance packages -- Health + Dental + Vision - Life Insurance - 100% Paid Retirement through the (ESOP) Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 401K - Continuing Education Scholarships Cactus Feeders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,791 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$15.16–20/hr
- Colorado median$19–20/hr41 hourly ranges
- US median$18–19/hr693 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $17.58/hr, is 9% below the Colorado median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Security hourly ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 77 open Security jobs in Colorado and 2,791 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
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- Experience
- Security postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,490 postings).
- Education
- 674 of the 2,791 open Security jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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