Range Livestock Herdsman: Field Care & Herding

H2ajobs; Ephraim (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs on a Utah range requires a dedicated livestock attendant to perform a wide range of care tasks for cattle and horses. You will spend most days on the range, administering medications, tending to newborns, and ensuring water and feed access while maintaining safety for animals and workers.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation support as needed. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and live in isolated areas when required.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to ride, handle and tend horses safely.
• Ability to live and work in isolated areas.

Responsibilities

• Attend to livestock on the range; administer medications as needed and assist with vet care.
• Assist with loading/unloading, sorting and culling of livestock according to schedules.
• Maintain fences and facilities to ensure safety of animals and people.
• Monitor health and well-being of animals and provide water, feed and shelter as needed.
• Report to rancher any signs of malnutrition or disease.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse handling

Medication administration

Fencing maintenance

Record keeping

Tools

Tractors

Job description

H2ajobs on a Utah range requires a dedicated livestock attendant to perform a wide range of care tasks for cattle and horses. You will spend most days on the range, administering medications, tending to newborns, and ensuring water and feed access while maintaining safety for animals and workers.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation support as needed. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and live in isolated areas when required.