Grazing Unit Ranch Hand

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Grazing Unit Ranch Hand requires the ability to sort, load and process cattle in a quiet and calm manner using low-stress handling techniques, perform routine maintenance and repairs of fence lines and water systems. The Ranch Hand must be passionate about the health, welfare, and humane treatment of our animals; Must be accepting of physical and mental challenges of livestock and the environmental working conditions; Must also be able to represent Parker Ranch through good citizenship, a strong work ethic, and responsible stewardship of our resources, which are the land, livestock and people of our community.

Education Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 

Work Experience : Five or more years of ranch hand experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Valid Hawaii Driver’s License , with no restrictions: We are committed to providing safe working conditions on and off company property. Because job responsibilities require the operation of a company vehicle, continued employment is conditioned upon the  ability to have a valid driver’s license with no restrictions, and proof of an acceptable and safe driving record. 

Tools and Technology: Must be able to successfully operate and unassisted the following tools and equipment:  All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV);  4x4 Pickup truck with livestock trailer with manual transmission;  two-way radio;  cell phone;  Fence and plumbing tools;  Other hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, chainsaws etc.);  Animal health & biological tools syringes, brands, ear taggers, ear notchers, knives, masculators, dehorners & bolus apparatus, worming apparatus, vaccines, medications and other related tools

Computer skills: Basic Internet Navigation, Email, and Text