Range Shepherd & Livestock Caretaker

Chacon Sheep Company, LLC; Loma (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock range worker in Colorado to perform day-to-day care for goats and sheep across range and ranch environments. Duties include feeding, watering, herd movement, basic medical care, and maintaining fences and facilities.

Requirements include at least 6 months of experience, ability to work long hours outdoors, and the capacity to handle horses and livestock safely. Housing and meals are commonly provided by employers, with remote or mobile housing arrangements noted.

Qualifications

• Experience required: at least 6 months on range operations.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in various weather.
• Proficiency in handling horses and livestock safely.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on the range and ranch, providing basic medical care and feeding.
• Watch for predators and poisonous plants; assist with water, forage, and fencing maintenance.
• Assist with kidding/lambing seasons and night checks; manage housing and meals provisioning.

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock range worker in Colorado to perform day-to-day care for goats and sheep across range and ranch environments. Duties include feeding, watering, herd movement, basic medical care, and maintaining fences and facilities.

Requirements include at least 6 months of experience, ability to work long hours outdoors, and the capacity to handle horses and livestock safely. Housing and meals are commonly provided by employers, with remote or mobile housing arrangements noted.