Ranch Hand

Killam Development; Freer (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits

401(k)

Housing Available

Job summary

Killam Development in Freer, Texas is seeking an experienced Ranch Hand to care for livestock and perform maintenance. The role includes checking pastures for sick animals and operating large equipment like tractors.

Ideal candidates must be willing to live on the Ranch, have a valid driver's license, and be prepared to work weekends. Physical demands include lifting 50 pounds frequently and extensive walking.

Benefits include a competitive salary, medical/dental insurance, 401(k), and available housing.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock care and ranch maintenance.
• Ability to operate tractors and other large equipment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to work weekends.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and perform walking, bending, and riding.

Responsibilities

• Check on sick cattle, horses, and other large animals.
• Assist with doctoring sick animals as needed.
• Perform fence repairs and shredding.
• Conduct tree trimming and other ranch maintenance as directed.

Skills

Experience with livestock care (cattle, deer, horses)

Ability to operate tractors and large equipment

Self-motivated and responsible

General knowledge of machinery maintenance

Job description

Killam Ranch Properties – Ranch Hand

Job Type: Full‑time

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, and the position includes working weekends. Candidates will be subject to background and drug testing. Candidate must be willing to live on the Ranch.

Responsibilities

Ranch Hand duties 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 directed by the ranch manager.

Must be able to operate large equipment, mainly tractors, and have knowledge of working cattle and horses.

Other helpful skills include general knowledge of machinery maintenance, machinery safety, and welding skills.

The person must be self‑motivated, responsible, proactive in identifying and reporting needed maintenance, and able to work well independently and as part of a team. Physical requirements include ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and perform extensive walking, bending, and riding.

Requirements

• Experience with livestock care (cattle, deer, horses) and ranch maintenance.

• Ability to operate tractors and other large equipment.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work weekends.

• Must be able to live on the Ranch.

• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and perform walking, bending, and riding.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental Insurance Benefits
• 401(k)
• Housing Available