Feedyard Night Watchman- Dalhart, TX

About the role

Night watchmen provides overnight security for a feedyard location. May be required to answer phone calls, take messages, aid in the loading and unloading of cattle, and respond to requests and questions.

Responsibilities

• Be on duty and patrol the feedyard from 5:00 pm until 5:30 am.
• Prevent illegal entry and oversee who comes and goes from a building or the premises.
• Provide customer service as necessary as loads enter and exit the yard.
• Receive incoming cattle and commodities as needed.
• Move cattle into pens and make ear tags for upcoming processing.
• Maintain proper pen environments, feed levels, and water conditions.
• Perform nighttime feed checks and check water systems and wells.
• Verify safe working conditions throughout the facility.
• Watch for nuisance wildlife and be alert to any impending severe weather.
• Report all emergency situations immediately.
• Notify the appropriate facility staff and supervisor immediately upon observation of anything out of the ordinary, and carry out all instructions given by staff and/or supervisor.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.
• The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Requirements

• Use security and safety equipment such as video cameras, phones, and other surveillance tools.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Mechanical ability.

Schedule

Night shift from 5:00 pm to 5:30 am, including nights, weekends, and holidays.