Open-Range Livestock Handler — Housing Provided

H2ajobs; Catarina (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock range herder to perform duties on an open range. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, and herding livestock, plus basic medical and maintenance tasks. Housing and meals are provided; workers may be on call for up to 24 hours/day.

A minimum of 6 months verifiable experience and ability to work independently on a large ranch are required. The ranch operates across expansive open ranges with housing provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months verifiable work experience.
• Experience living and working in isolated range settings.
• Ability to navigate and maintain bearings to grazing areas.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock.
• Herd livestock to pasture for grazing.
• Inspect animals to detect diseases or injuries.
• Assist with vaccinations by herding into corral.
• Apply medications to cuts and bruises.
• Spray livestock with insecticide.
• Assist with castration.
• Clip ID marks or brands on animals.
• Repair and clean fence lines.

Skills

Riding horses

Livestock herding

Independent field work

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock range herder to perform duties on an open range. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, and herding livestock, plus basic medical and maintenance tasks. Housing and meals are provided; workers may be on call for up to 24 hours/day.

A minimum of 6 months verifiable experience and ability to work independently on a large ranch are required. The ranch operates across expansive open ranges with housing provided on-site.