Range Livestock Herdsman with Remote Housing

H2ajobs; Burns (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a range livestock attendant to monitor and care for cattle, sheep and horses on Oregon ranges. You will assist with birthing, provide basic medical care, and manage water and feeding schedules across seasonal cycles.

The role requires living/working in remote areas, handling horses, and working outdoors in all weather. Housing and meals are provided; some travel between ranches may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred.
• Live and work in isolated areas for extended periods.
• Able to ride, handle and tend horses safely.
• Work outdoors in all weather and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on the range and calves/lambs, monitor birthing and newborns.
• Provide emergency minor medical care to sick or injured pregnant animals using roping methods.
• Assist with hauling water and supplemental feeding when needed.
• Attend animals in barns during kidding/lambing and calving seasons; keep records of births.
• Move and care for livestock, ensure water and forage availability, and report extreme conditions.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse handling

Independent work

Outdoor work in all weather

Tools

Tractor operation

ATV operation

Water hauling equipment

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a range livestock attendant to monitor and care for cattle, sheep and horses on Oregon ranges. You will assist with birthing, provide basic medical care, and manage water and feeding schedules across seasonal cycles.

The role requires living/working in remote areas, handling horses, and working outdoors in all weather. Housing and meals are provided; some travel between ranches may be necessary.