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A Photographer uses digital cameras to take photographs for news organizations, commercial or individual clients. May specialize in photographing people, places and landscapes, or objects. Uses software for processing and editing photographs, and may also use traditional film cameras and film processing. Creates portfolios of work to exhibit or sell.
$41,943 / year median in Texas
+6% projected growth
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 Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeople2 Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings!