Description
Killam Ranch Properties – Ranch Hand
Location: Killam Ranch Properties is located at our Duval County Ranch outside of Freer, Texas.
Summary: Killam Ranch Properties is seeking an experienced Ranch Hand. Candidates must be able to care for livestock and perform daily grounds maintenance. Must be knowledgeable in caring for cattle & deer and know how to drive a tractor. Valid driver’s license is a must, will include working weekends. Candidates will be subject to background and drug testing. Candidate must be willing to live on the Ranch.
Requirements
Full Description:
Ranch Hand duties would include riding pastures to check for sick cattle, horses and other large animals. Assisting with doctoring sick animals as needed, fence repair, shredding, tree trimming and any other Ranch maintenance as needed per ranch manager.
Must be able to operate large equipment, mainly tractors and have knowledge of working cattle and horses.
Other helpful skills, would include, general knowledge about maintenance of machinery, safety of this machinery and welding skills.
Person must be self- motivated, responsible and someone who takes initiative and sees things that need to be taken care of and report them to the ranch manager; must be able to work well on your own and with a team. Physical requirements include ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and do a lot of walking, bending, and riding etc.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits
401K
Housing Available
Skills Required
- Experience caring for livestock, including cattle and deer
- Knowledge of working with cattle and horses
- Ability to operate tractors and large equipment
- Valid driver's license
- Availability to work weekends
- Willingness to live on the ranch
- Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and perform extensive walking, bending, and riding
- Self-motivated, responsible, proactive, and able to work independently and with a team
- General machinery maintenance and safety knowledge
- Welding skills
- Ability to pass background and drug testing
What We Do
Killam Companies is a fourth-generation, family-owned South Texas business operating across oil and gas, real estate, ranching, and investments. Its oil and gas division explores, develops, acquires, and produces hydrocarbons, while affiliated operations develop residential and industrial properties and manage extensive ranch holdings. The company employs about 150 professionals and is led by Managing Partner and CEO David Killam throughout South Texas.
