Range Sheep Herdsman & Livestock Caretaker

H2ajobs; Hamer (ID); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock worker to care for sheep on a remote ranch in Idaho. The role involves range days, night checks during lambing, and assisting with feeding, herding and health monitoring of ewes and lambs.

You will perform hands-on tasks from medication administration to tagging, docking and caring for newborns while maintaining safe, well-managed pastures and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with sheep handling and general livestock care.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically capable of performing demanding tasks and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency minor medical care to sick or injured ewes.
• Apply herbicides to noxious, invasive and poisonous plants on grazing areas.
• Assist in shearing, docking, tagging and caring for newborn lambs.
• Attend lambing ewes, including night checks, and ensure mother and offspring are healthy.
• Feed and water animals and maintain adequate forage and water supply.
• Monitor health, weight gain and growth; report issues as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Livestock care

Rope handling

Herding

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock worker to care for sheep on a remote ranch in Idaho. The role involves range days, night checks during lambing, and assisting with feeding, herding and health monitoring of ewes and lambs.

You will perform hands-on tasks from medication administration to tagging, docking and caring for newborns while maintaining safe, well-managed pastures and facilities.