Open-Range Ranch Hand: Horseback Herding & Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Baird (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs in Texas seeks ranch workers for open range duties: riding, herding, sorting, calving, branding, and cattle work from horseback and on foot. You will check health, move livestock, maintain pastures, water lines, and fencing amid varying weather.

Housing and meals provided; tools and equipment supplied; expected to lift 50 lbs; 3 months experience preferred; work 24/7 availability in remote areas; no pets in housing; drug testing may occur.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience required.
• Must be able to ride, handle, & care for horses & work cattle from horseback in a safe manner.
• Must be willing & able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work alone or in small groups in isolated areas.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather; avoid family/pets in housing.
• Post-hire random drug/alcohol tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ranch work on horseback and on foot: herding, sorting, calving, branding, and feeding.
• Check health, manage pastures, water lines, roads, and fencing.
• Operate with safety for workers, livestock, and equipment; heavy seasonal workload.

Skills

Horse riding

Livestock handling

Safety awareness

Stamina

Job description

H2ajobs in Texas seeks ranch workers for open range duties: riding, herding, sorting, calving, branding, and cattle work from horseback and on foot. You will check health, move livestock, maintain pastures, water lines, and fencing amid varying weather.

Housing and meals provided; tools and equipment supplied; expected to lift 50 lbs; 3 months experience preferred; work 24/7 availability in remote areas; no pets in housing; drug testing may occur.