Ranch Hand
Full TimeJob Description
RANCH HAND — San Antonio, TX – 78222
Full-Time | Thursday–Monday | 9 Hours/Day
We are looking for an experienced Ranch Hand to join our family ranch in San Antonio, TX. This is a hands-on role working directly with cattle and horses in a traditional ranch environment. The right person takes pride in their animals, communicates proactively, and keeps the family informed with regular updates.
Schedule:
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday — ON
• Tuesday & Wednesday — OFF
• 9 hours/day with 1-hour paid lunch
• Total: 40 hours/week
Responsibilities:
• Daily care and feeding of cattle (bulls and cows) and horses
• Barn and stable maintenance: cleaning, bedding, mucking, repairs, organization
• Monitor animal health: identify illness, injury, or behavioral changes and report immediately
• Assist with loading, moving, and sorting cattle as needed
• Basic horse handling: grooming, feeding, turnout, and stall care
• Maintain pastures, fencing, water systems, and equipment
• Send daily or as-needed status updates via mobile app: photos and short videos of animals, facilities, and any issues
• Keep grounds and facilities clean and orderly
• Work independently and manage daily tasks without constant supervision
Help clean trucks at the truck yard
Help maintain the yard and keeping it cleaned up
Requirements:
• Proven hands-on experience with cattle (bulls and cows) and/or horses
• Comfortable and confident handling large animals safely
• Knowledge of barn and stable operations
• Smartphone required: must be comfortable sending photos, short videos, and text updates through a mobile app
• Reliable, physically fit, able to work outdoors in all weather
• Self-motivated and dependable, livestock care does not stop
• Valid driver’s license preferred
What We’re Looking For:
This is a family ranch. We want someone who treats these animals like their own, communicates openly, and keeps us in the loop without being asked. If something is wrong with an animal, we want to know immediately : not at the end of the day.
Compensation:
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, consistent schedule: same days every week
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