On-Range Livestock Herding Specialist

H2ajobs; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a ranch hand to manage livestock on Colorado ranges and ranch operations. You will administer medications, assist with loading, movement, feeding, and monitoring of animals, including pregnant livestock and newborns.

Housing may be employer-provided; meals and water are supplied. You will work with dogs, horses and farm equipment, often in isolated areas for extended periods, handling tasks safely and with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 6 months.
• Ability to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision.
• Willingness to live and work in isolated areas for extended periods.
• Ability to ride, handle and tend horses safely.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on the range and ranch tasks as listed (medication, wounds, breeding, feeding, watering).
• Assist with loading/unloading livestock and moving to grazing areas.
• Maintain fences and facilities; monitor health and weight of animals.
• Identify sick or injured animals and respond to health issues.
• Care for newborns, pregnant livestock, dogs and horses; monitor weather exposure.

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a ranch hand to manage livestock on Colorado ranges and ranch operations. You will administer medications, assist with loading, movement, feeding, and monitoring of animals, including pregnant livestock and newborns.

Housing may be employer-provided; meals and water are supplied. You will work with dogs, horses and farm equipment, often in isolated areas for extended periods, handling tasks safely and with minimal supervision.