Range Sheepherder: Live & Tend Flock on the Range

H2ajobs; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks workers for sheep range duties in Colorado, with demanding hours on the range and in remote areas. Tasks include medical care, roping, herding, tagging, shearing and lambing support, plus feeding and guarding livestock.

Housing and meals are provided; transportation arrangements are described by the employer. Experience of 6 months is preferred; outdoor work in all weather and operating farm equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 6 months
• Required to spend the majority of work days on the range
• Ability to ride, handle and tend horses in a safe manner
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and endure hazards

Responsibilities

• Attend sheep on the range and ranch performing medical care, roping to immobilize animals, and treatment of health issues
• Assist with shearing, docking, tagging, castration, vaccination and lambing duties
• Care for newborns, feed and water livestock, tend to dogs and horses, and monitor for weight gain and health problems
• Maintain fences and facilities and perform basic vehicle/equipment operation for feeding and transport of livestock
• Provide housing and meals as described by employer; transport support provided as needed

Job description

H2ajobs seeks workers for sheep range duties in Colorado, with demanding hours on the range and in remote areas. Tasks include medical care, roping, herding, tagging, shearing and lambing support, plus feeding and guarding livestock.

Housing and meals are provided; transportation arrangements are described by the employer. Experience of 6 months is preferred; outdoor work in all weather and operating farm equipment are required.