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Description of Operation:
We are seeking a hands-on Ranch Hand to work directly under the Ranch Manager across two working ranches in Gainesville and Whitesboro, Texas. This is a physical, outdoor position involving cattle, wildlife, fencing, equipment, and general ranch upkeep. This is not an office job. The right candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently once tasks are assigned.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience ranch/farm work
- Proven experience in cattle husbandry
- Working knowledge of range management principles
- Strong leadership and decision making skills
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience and knowledge of wildlife management & practices
- Experience and knowledge of maintenance and repair of farming equipment and ranch vehicles
- Experience in raising and harvesting hay
- Help implement systems and processes across the ranch that drives efficiency, accountability, and productivity
- Plan and execute capital improvement projects such as habitat improvement, road construction and water infrastructure in coordination with the ranch manager
- Help with ranch projects (native grass improvement selective timber clearing, wetland construction, wildlife habitat/hunting improvements)
- Assist with cattle operation – Feeding and working of cattle
- Participate in daily operations including calving, range management, fence & equipment repairs & maintenance, cattle processing, hay production, and all aspects of ranch work.
- Maintain real-time digital ranch maps with historical and future projects defined
- Utilize spreadsheets to model project workflow and track key milestones/bottlenecks
- Maintain wildlife reports
- Engage with experts on infrastructure, range/habitat, wildlife management and capital improvements to implement programs as needed
- Maintain ranch infrastructures such as fences, ponds, roads, corals, water systems, housing, deer/duck blinds, and buildings including repair and maintenance
- Monitor varmint activity
- Keep Ranch Manager apprised of work and other activities on the ranch.
- Keep equipment and vehicles in good working order
- Maintain the barns in a clean and organized condition, and maintain the grounds around the houses, barns and cattle pens in neat and orderly condition – mowing/weed eating
- Keep complete and accurate records
- Weekend work sometimes required
- Must have a valid driver’s and hunting license’s in good standing, the ability to be an approved driver for the company, and safely operate vehicles
- Harvesting of white tailed deer for MLDP compliance
- Willing to undergo and pass a background check and drug screen
Code of Conduct:
- No Consumption of alcohol while on the job
- No Drug use
- No Dangerous use of weapons
Salary/Benefits:
- Estimated Salary: Negotiable – According to experience.
- Housing NOT Included
- Stipend for health care.
- Ranch truck provided for ranch related work
- Paid vacation
TO APPLY:
To Apply, Please send Resume and 3 references to our email address listed.
⚠️ UU Ranch will not take an international applicants. Any international applicants will automatically be removed.
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