On-Range Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; Wyoming; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

H2ajobs is seeking a dedicated ranch hand to care for cattle and other livestock on the range and at the ranch. The role involves direct daily tasks such as feeding, monitoring health, administering medications, and ensuring animals receive adequate water and forage.

Responsibilities include night checks for pregnant livestock and newborns, maintaining fences and facilities, and operating tractors and ATVs to support movement and feeding of livestock in remote areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling livestock on a ranch or range.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to observe and report animal health issues.
• Comfort operating basic farm machinery and vehicles.

Responsabilités

• Attend to range livestock: administer medication, assist with loading/unloading, and feeding.
• Care for pregnant livestock and newborns, including night checks and marking young animals.
• Inspect animals for diseases, injuries, and monitor health and nutrition.
• Maintain and repair fences and facilities; monitor grazing areas for poisonous plants.
• Operate farm machinery safely (tractors, ATVs) and assist with weed control.

Connaissances

Livestock handling

Work ethic

Outdoor work

Animal health observation

Outils

ATVs

Tractors

Fencing equipment

Water systems

Description du poste

H2ajobs is seeking a dedicated ranch hand to care for cattle and other livestock on the range and at the ranch. The role involves direct daily tasks such as feeding, monitoring health, administering medications, and ensuring animals receive adequate water and forage.

Responsibilities include night checks for pregnant livestock and newborns, maintaining fences and facilities, and operating tractors and ATVs to support movement and feeding of livestock in remote areas.