• Farm Foreman I

    Texas A&M University System (Alice, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Farm Foreman I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Management

    Proposed Minimum Salary

    $22.11 hourly

     

    Job Location

     

    Alice, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + General handyman and repair abilities (fences, electrical, plumbing, ranch vehicles and equipment, etc.)

    + Maintain equipment including oil changes and basic maintenance needed to keep equipment in working order.

    + Assist with purchasing supplies and equipment

    + Assist in coordinating and assigning daily work schedules for student interns.

    + Assist with work on various projects improving the property.

    + Maintenance of roads, landscaping, and fencing

    + Drive tractors with farm implements, and trucks with trailers

    + Welding and use of other shop equipment

    + Other duties as required

    Required Education and Experience:

    + -High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + -Two years of related experience working on ranch/cattle operation.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    + Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

    + Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

    + Work both independently and as part of a team.

    + Proactive in solving problems and bringing issues/concerns to Ranch Operations Managers’ attention.

    + Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

    + Ability to lift/move at least 50 lbs.

    + Ability to safely and responsibly operate ranch equipment.

    + Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred licenses/certifications:

    + Valid driver’s license.

     

    Please attach Cover Letter, CV/Resume, Transcript, References & other documents. Any questions, please contact Bethany Boggan @ [email protected]

     

    Continued employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funds.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.