Ranch Foreman - D'Hanis, Texas

Faust Distributing•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ranch Foreman is an on-site working supervisor responsible for the day-to-day activities at Squirrel Creek Ranch. Working hands on with the Ranch Hands to care for the livestock, exotic animals and maintain all aspects of the 2,200 acres ranch.

Requirements

Able to schedule and maintain all aspects of the ranch
Able and willing to work 7 days a week
Maintain permanent residency at the ranch
Demonstrated leadership skills or aptitude
Previous ranching experience
Bilingual (working knowledge of Spanish)
Dependable and trustworthy
Strength to lift, load, push, and pull weight up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate ranch equipment.
Ability to safely operate power ranch equipment numerous times each day.
Ability to consistently bend, reach, and squat while working up to 12 hours daily.
Stamina to continuously stand and walk up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work while exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow.
Ability to work while exposed to daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions.
Ability to operate trucks.
Ability to operate ranch equipment.
Ability to use hands for pushing/pulling.
Ability to use hands for fine manipulation.
Ability to lift/carry 0-10 lbs.
Ability to lift/carry 10-20 lbs.
Ability to lift/carry 20-50 lbs.
Ability to lift/carry 50-100 lbs.
Ability to lift/carry 100+ lbs.
Ability to push or pull.
Ability to reach overhead.
Ability to reach at or below shoulder level.
Ability to stoop.
Ability to crouch.
Ability to kneel.
Ability to crawl.
Ability to climb ramps or stairs.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to speak.
Ability to hear.
Ability to see.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Ranch Hands and onsite Contractors
Oversee the Guest Services Coordinator
Daily checking of cattle and exotics, with more frequent checks during calving season.
Properly maintain cattle and exotics year-round, ensuring mineral and salt availability, utilizing syrup troughs in winter, keeping water troughs clean, and maintaining the ground feed program. Provide hay as necessary during winter.
Manage the breeding program, including exposing cows to bulls during specific months and tracking calving schedules.
Utilize veterinarian services for sick or injured cattle and exotics.
Planting and maintenance of hay grazer in spring, including irrigation, fertilization, baling, and aiming for at least two cuttings.
Planting and maintenance of the 'Main House' spring garden.
Prepare and plant oat fields in the fall, including fertilization.
Planting and maintenance of the 'Main House' fall garden.
Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, including checking fluid levels and tires before and after use.
Check all vehicles daily before service.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment after usage.
Keep the equipment shed neat and orderly.
Care for and maintain irrigation equipment, including a thorough understanding of operation procedures.
Check and maintain well engines before, during, and after usage.
Check and maintain fences, spray fences with weed kill, and properly maintain gates.
Shred and maintain the air strip and frontage for appearance.
Shred senderos, tank areas, roads, and fence lines.
Utilize weed eaters for areas inaccessible to the shredder.
Repeat shredding program in early September for the fall season.
Service and maintain chute and equipment.
Keep pens neat and orderly.
Ensure all gates are in working order.
Keep drawers, cabinets, tack room, and feed room properly stocked and neat.
Train and ensure all Ranch personnel are qualified for their duties and equipment operation.
Maintain all necessary records in conjunction with ranch payroll.
Responsible for the welfare of ranch personnel, including groceries, board, and safety.
Maintain up-to-date records of all transactions and activities pertaining to cattle and exotics.
Responsible for the security of the ranch, including locking gates, preventing unauthorized use of ranch property or equipment, and ensuring the security of houses.
Ensure no personal cattle are authorized on the ranch and personal cattle-related enterprises are not suggested.
No personal use of the main house swimming pool.
Limit dogs to two and keep them fenced at the Foreman's home.
Limit personal horses to two and be responsible for their maintenance.
Responsible for the welfare of the owner's pets.
Conduct all activities with a 'safety first' mindset, use all required PPE, and participate in safety trainings.
Complete all assigned trainings, tasks, and surveys.
Report vehicular accidents and/or on-the-job injuries in accordance with protocol.
Possess a valid Texas Driver's License and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check.