Our family operation in west Brazos county is in need of a new part-timer, as our current one had the audacity to graduate on time, this spring (Ag Eco), after working with us for 2+ years. He has been a great asset.
Work involves many of the typical activities required in ranch maintenance.
Easy commute, 15 minutes or less from anywhere in B-CS.
Clearing fallen trees (chainsaw savvy), brush removal, shredding/killing gophers/renovator work, with a tractor(s) (cab with A/C!), fence repair, spot spraying (thorny crap), weed spraying (boomless sprayers), hog damage repair (disc and/or renovator), changing implements, etc. Welding and mechanical skills helpful, but not necessary (usually done by me).
Not expecting anyone to have all of the skills mentioned, just what can be expected to be dealt with.
Occasional cattle work, but we typically use cowboys for the roundups/doctoring related work.
Working with a family member is usually the norm, but if a problem solver and capable of independent work, all the better!
Flexible hours for the student type, targeting 15-20 hrs or so weekly, $18/hr to start, increased based on skill sets.
Contact info is in my profile.
Thanks!
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Back in 2023, after the OB chastised me for expecting too much, I added:
Many of y'all are reading way too much into the skills needed, and certainly not all of the work requires a lot of experience (such as spraying honey locust and mesquite with a hand sprayer)
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Fence repair can quickly be learned, by assisting one of us. Sometimes a young-un is very helpful, as another set of hands, while they also are increasing their skill sets.
We have had part-timers (students) who were quick learners, self starters, problem solvers...and their pay went up.
We have had those that seemed stumped at any hitch in the plans, maybe did good work, but required supervision to accomplish much.
I try to look at the big picture on what they know, and can accomplish with basic instruction. A great attitude is one of the best attributes. And what they want to learn.
And our flexible hours, to work with varying schedules.
-- a good, solid worker would very likely have access to some great deer hunting, and maybe a work requirement should be "can you shoot well enough to kill any/every hog you see?"
-- I'm a good welder, and mechanic...more so than other very helpful family members, but I'm not always there.. Someone else able to jump in and weld/fix something is simply a plus, not a requirement.
Work involves many of the typical activities required in ranch maintenance.
Easy commute, 15 minutes or less from anywhere in B-CS.
Clearing fallen trees (chainsaw savvy), brush removal, shredding/killing gophers/renovator work, with a tractor(s) (cab with A/C!), fence repair, spot spraying (thorny crap), weed spraying (boomless sprayers), hog damage repair (disc and/or renovator), changing implements, etc. Welding and mechanical skills helpful, but not necessary (usually done by me).
Not expecting anyone to have all of the skills mentioned, just what can be expected to be dealt with.
Occasional cattle work, but we typically use cowboys for the roundups/doctoring related work.
Working with a family member is usually the norm, but if a problem solver and capable of independent work, all the better!
Flexible hours for the student type, targeting 15-20 hrs or so weekly, $18/hr to start, increased based on skill sets.
Contact info is in my profile.
Thanks!
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Back in 2023, after the OB chastised me for expecting too much, I added:Many of y'all are reading way too much into the skills needed, and certainly not all of the work requires a lot of experience (such as spraying honey locust and mesquite with a hand sprayer)
.
Fence repair can quickly be learned, by assisting one of us. Sometimes a young-un is very helpful, as another set of hands, while they also are increasing their skill sets.
We have had part-timers (students) who were quick learners, self starters, problem solvers...and their pay went up.
We have had those that seemed stumped at any hitch in the plans, maybe did good work, but required supervision to accomplish much.
I try to look at the big picture on what they know, and can accomplish with basic instruction. A great attitude is one of the best attributes. And what they want to learn.
And our flexible hours, to work with varying schedules.
-- a good, solid worker would very likely have access to some great deer hunting, and maybe a work requirement should be "can you shoot well enough to kill any/every hog you see?"
-- I'm a good welder, and mechanic...more so than other very helpful family members, but I'm not always there.. Someone else able to jump in and weld/fix something is simply a plus, not a requirement.
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