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DR Horton

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Ranch Hand in the Ranch Department. The right ... Water wells and troughs must be checked a couple times a week, and more often in the cow pastures ...

DR Horton, Inc.

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Ranch Hand in the Ranch Department. The right ... Water wells and troughs must be checked a couple times a week, and more often in the cow pastures ...

D.R. Horton, Inc

Ranch Hand

Fort Stockton, TX · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Horton, Inc. is currently seeking a Ranch Hand for their Corporate owned Ranch in Fort Stockton, TX. The ranch is located on 40,000 acres and includes a deer farming facility. Our ranch hosts ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for ranch hand couple in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ranch Hand Couple vs Livestock Handler?

AspectRanch Hand CoupleLivestock Handler
CredentialsExperience with ranch operations, sometimes certifications in animal careAnimal handling skills, possibly certifications in livestock management
Work EnvironmentRanches, outdoor, rural settingsFarms, ranches, outdoor environments
Employer & IndustryRanching operations, agricultural industryAgricultural farms, livestock industry
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The main difference between a Ranch Hand Couple and a Livestock Handler lies in their scope of responsibilities and roles. Ranch Hand Couples typically manage a variety of ranch tasks, including fencing, maintenance, and animal care, often working as a team. Livestock Handlers focus primarily on caring for and managing livestock, with specialized skills in animal handling. Both roles are vital in ranching and farming industries, but Ranch Hand Couples usually have broader responsibilities, making them suitable for those seeking diverse outdoor work.

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Ranch Hand

Ranch Hand

DR Horton

Fort Stockton, TX • On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

D.R. Horton rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 79 rated construction

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Ranch Hand in the Ranch Department. The right candidate will be a large operation with the primary focus of providing a favorable habitat for the native and exotic wildlife. Besides whitetail and mule deer, there are good-sized populations of elk, axis, fallow, and blackbuck. Ranch is corporate owned and guest hunters are at the ranch by invitation only; no hunts are sold or available to the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Maintain water. Water wells and troughs must be checked a couple times a week, and more often in the cow pastures and in the summer months. Pivots are farmed for wildlife forage
  • Fill approximately 60 protein feeders year-round using a feed truck. Maintain corn feeders during the hunting season
  • Clear and maintain shooting lanes to deer blinds
  • Deliver the guests to and from blinds. Harvested game is skinned, quartered, and sometimes caped for offsite taxidermy. Our typical hunting season is October, November, and December
  • Ranch and dude horses are kept near the headquarters and checked daily, but infrequent horseback work
  • Perform maintenance such as oil change, batteries, and tires for ranch trucks and ATV's
  • Responsible for the lawn care within the irrigated and fenced guest areas. Apply seasonal spraying of herbicide around cattle guards and wells
  • Gather a small herd of cattle when it is time to sell calves
  • Assistance is occasionally provided to a sister ranch that raises whitetail breeder deer
  • Work on upkeep for basic building maintenance, such as plumbing, fixtures, ceiling fans, etc.
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
  • Solid communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
  • Ability to take and give direction
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior ranch experience a plus
  • One-year certificate from college or technical school a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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