Livestock Rider: Cattle Movement & Care

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Colorado; On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Colorado is seeking an experienced livestock handler to monitor and move cattle on the feedlot using humane, low-stress techniques. You will ride a horse daily, identify sick animals, and assist in shipping and pen operations.

The role requires ability to work varied hours, good horse handling, knowledge of cattle breeds, and accuracy in recording movements and pen conditions. Safety and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Ability to ride a horse in a safe manner.
• Ability to furnish gentle horse and tack.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to apply these functions using units and weights.
• Knowledge of cattle breeds and characteristics.
• Flexibility to work varied hours should shipping necessitate it.

Responsibilities

• Ride a horse daily to monitor pens and identify sick cattle.
• Drive cattle to hospital or shipping areas and assist with movement and counting.
• Return treated cattle to home pens and manage stray animals.
• Maintain horse facilities and keep break room clean.
• Report pen maintenance issues and alert supervisor to unusual trends.
• Follow safety rules and policies at all times.

Skills

Ride a horse safely

Knowledge of cattle breeds

Basic arithmetic

Job description

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Colorado is seeking an experienced livestock handler to monitor and move cattle on the feedlot using humane, low-stress techniques. You will ride a horse daily, identify sick animals, and assist in shipping and pen operations.

The role requires ability to work varied hours, good horse handling, knowledge of cattle breeds, and accuracy in recording movements and pen conditions. Safety and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.