Ranch Hand
Employer
435 County Road 417
Chilton, TX 76632
United States
Job description
usage of heavy equipment, tractors, ATV/UTV’s, vehicles, and also conduct simple repairs & regular maintenance. Perform animal husbandry tasks including: birth calves, vaccinate, brand, work, feed, water, euthanize downed animals, cosmetic dehorning, group cattle according to age & expected calving date. Mix livestock feed with mixer. Ride horse to gather, sort, move cattle. Tend to ranch animals, plant & harvest crops, repair farm structures & fences, clean & maintain animal housing areas & grounds. Facility maintenance (maintain/repair fences, barns, sheds, water troughs, tanks, ponds, working pens, traps) Operate & repair general farm equip (augers, post hole drivers, chainsaws). Operate cube wagon, keep bulk & creep feeders filled. Conduct regular pasture/brush management
(remove weeds & brush, fertilize native grasses, plant seasonal forage, trim trees, plant food plots) Perform landscaping/lawn care tasks (mow entrances, irrigation repair/main, plant & care for ornamental trees, shrubs & plants). Conduct wildlife management (fill feeders, trap feral hogs & protect cows/calves from predators) Drive trucks & trailers to haul equipment, cattle, feed, supplies. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 100 lbs frequently
The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
Special Requirements
May be required to take post hire random drug and/or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination.