Ranch Livestock Handler & On-Range Herdsman

Lewis Energy Group L.P.; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport arrangements for workers

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a Range Herder for Colorado ranch duties on the open range. You will feed and water livestock, herd to pasture, and assist with vaccinations and medical care as needed. Housing is provided; meals and transport arrangements are part of the package.

Safely handling horses, living in remote areas, and working up to 9 hours a day with on-call duties are required. A minimum of 6 months verifiable experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months verifiable work experience required.
• Must be able to ride and handle horses to assure safety of workers and livestock.
• Must be willing and able to live and work independently or in small groups in isolated areas for extended periods.
• 9 hours per day is normal; on-call up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters livestock.
• Herds livestock to pasture for grazing.
• Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries.
• Assists with vaccination of livestock by herding into corral or stall and restraining animal on the range.
• Applies medications to cuts and bruises.
• Sprays livestock with insecticide.
• Assists with castration.
• Clips ID notches on or brands animals.
• Must be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to assure safety of the worker, coworker, and livestock.
• Must be able to find and maintain bearings to grazing areas.
• The ranch housing is located on the ranch and is traditional style housing.
• The employer confirms that a minimum of 90% of the work contract shall be performed on the range.

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a Range Herder for Colorado ranch duties on the open range. You will feed and water livestock, herd to pasture, and assist with vaccinations and medical care as needed. Housing is provided; meals and transport arrangements are part of the package.

Safely handling horses, living in remote areas, and working up to 9 hours a day with on-call duties are required. A minimum of 6 months verifiable experience is expected.