APPLICATION
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Please return completed applications via email to TheHerd@FortWorth.com or mail to 129 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164.
JOB TITLE: DROVER
SUMMARY OF BASIC FUNCTIONS: Riders/Barn Attendants/Operations Manager
Get paid to ride in the Stockyards, Entertain & Educate visitors.
Apply by sending application to: TheHerd@FortWorth.com. Phone calls or walk-ins will not be accepted.
Drovers are required to not only have western equine experience but also exceptional people skills because they will be working with the general public and children.
Drover position: Horse, Tack & Clothing provided. Part-time, varied schedule, weekends & holidays required, no benefits. Opportunity to promote to full time with experience and qualifications. No housing provided. You must also be able to pass a drug test and background check. Starting Drover position rate $14.00/hour.
Required: Two (2) years of responsible experience in horseback riding, cattle handling and public relations activities. Extensive team work and public contact required. This position is responsible for the direct care of horses and cattle, operation and maintenance of equipment, driving cattle, interacting with visitors and presenting educational programs to children and adults.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Operate truck/trailer/tractor/loader.
- Horsemanship skills – 2 years experience minimum
- Public speaking skills
- Cattle handling experience
- Bilingual Spanish English preferred
Please send completed application to TheHerd@FortWorth.com.
JOB TITLE: BARN ATTENDANT
SUMMARY OF BASIC FUNCTIONS: Required to maintain the facility, feed livestock and complete general daily maintenance of all facilities including stalls and horse facilities and equipment.
Barn Attendant position: Part-time, varied schedule, weekends & holidays required, no benefits. Opportunity to promote to full-time with experience and qualifications. No housing provided. You must also be able to pass a drug test and background check. Starting Barn position rate $12.00/hour.
You must fill out this application and return to The Herd office to be considered:
Please send completed application to TheHerd@FortWorth.com.
Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work around moving vehicles and animals; exposure to dust, fumes, and noise. Selected candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Bilingual skills Spanish/English skills are preferred.
