Cattle Ranch Hand
Employer
2603 US Hwy 183
Cuero, TX 77954
United States
Job description
Tend to cattle, perform regular scheduled maint. & simple repairs on related equip, vehicles & ATV/UTVs. Facility maint. (build/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 feeders/creep feeders filled. Hand feed weaned calves daily. Herd cattle as scheduled, make herd health evaluations. Provide vaccinations & other medications as needed. Perform animal husbandry tasks (birth calves, euthanize downed animals, cosmetic dehorning, group cattle according to age & expected calving dates) 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/maint., plant & care for ornamental trees, shrubs & plants) Perform wildlife management (fill feeders, provide counts for wildlife biologists, trap feral hogs & protect cows/calves from predators) Drive trucks and trailers to haul equip., cattle, feed & other supplies. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Must be able to lift and carry 75 lbs frequently
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. May be required to submit a post hire employer paid criminal background check. Failure to comply or felony convictions that the employer reasonably believes will impair safety of others on the worksite will result in immediate termination.