Ranch Manager - Burnet, TX

Description of Operations:

·       Ranch Manager/Foreman – Fulltime

·       660 Acre cattle ranch near Burnet, TX (north of Marble Falls) in Texas hill country

·       Commercial 2-300 head cow/calf operation - mixed breed and registered Angus

·       Family owned operation with some of family on location

·       Pastures are fenced (mostly barbed wire -some electric) for cattle rotation

·       Fields are grazed with most additional forage bought from third parties

Job Requirements:

·       Maintain accurate herd data, herd health records, immunizations, and treatment protocols

·       Rotate cattle between pastures as needed

·       Run and maintain light and heavy machinery;

o   John Deere tractors and multiple attachments

o   Skid Steer and multiple attachments

o   Backhoe

o   Dump Trailer plus stock and multiple length trailers

o   Trencher, mowers, brush hogs, weed eaters, blowers, power washers, etc.

·       Proficient in light welding and carpentry

·       Mechanical ability for equipment maintenance and minor repair

·       Forage and field management; planting, fertilization, weed control, and irrigation

·       Standard ranch maintenance;

o   Maintain quality fence lines

o   Brush control and removal

o   Yard and grounds maintenance around four houses, two barns, and stables

·       Proficiency in basic computer skills; Word, Excel, Adobe, Email

·       Artificial Insemination training and experience is a plus, but not required

·       Monitor and maintain security of all lands, houses and assets.

Salary:

·       Commensurate with experience. Living on Ranch is required.

·       Three bedroom, 2½ bath house, modern appliances, in excellent condition provided

·       Electricity, water, trash service, home pest control included

·       Ranch vehicles used for ranch business. Candidate uses own vehicle for personal business.

Summary:

·       Start Date: Early 2019. Flexible to meet candidate’s current work and/or family situation

·      Preference to veterans. Young single or young couple with/without children.

·      Horses and pets are permitted

·       Honest and hard worker that can participate in accomplishing common goals, pay attention to detail, and improve the Ranch operations is the primary requirement

·       Continuously striving to keep equipment, grounds, garden, yards, barns, and stables in good repair and neat is required.

·       Candidate must be a self-starter that brings independent ideas to the operation to assist the owners in improving the overall Ranch operations.

A complete and thorough background check will be obtained as part of the interview process.