Ranch Wildlife Specialist & Habitat Technician

Hilcorp; Benavides (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp is seeking a Wildlife Specialist to assist with water development, feeding programs, habitat management, and ranch operations at our Benavides, Texas site. You will install and maintain water features, manage food plots, monitor game via cameras, and support guest relations.

This role requires on-call availability, nights and weekends as needed, and the ability to work September through February, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to work nights & weekends when needed.
• Wildlife Specialist must be able to work anytime from September–February, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water development: installation, maintenance, and monitoring
• Assist with hunting/ family/ guest relations
• Maintain an intensive supplemental feeding program for deer and exotic animals
• Develop and maintain food plots for deer and game birds
• Keep detailed computer records of game camera scouting
• Predator control of feral hogs and coyotes
• Clean up and beautification of ranch
• Application of herbicides to manage habitat, fencerows, and water traps
• Maintenance and upkeep of ranch equipment, vehicles, and facilities
• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance (tractors, skid steers, backhoe’s)
• Fence construction, repair, and maintenance
• Provide excellent customer service to family and guests
• Ability to keep a positive attitude and work nights & weekends when needed
• Assist with any and other ranch activities as assigned by ranch management
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing goals and related tasks

Job description

Hilcorp is seeking a Wildlife Specialist to assist with water development, feeding programs, habitat management, and ranch operations at our Benavides, Texas site. You will install and maintain water features, manage food plots, monitor game via cameras, and support guest relations.

This role requires on-call availability, nights and weekends as needed, and the ability to work September through February, including holidays.