Range Shepherd & Livestock Caretaker (Live-On)

H2ajobs; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer housing

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking an on-site sheep range worker to oversee flock care across remote ranch locations. Responsibilities include assisting with medical care, shearing, docking, tagging, and transporting lambs and ewes. You will monitor feeding, water, and health, especially for newborns and ewes during lambing seasons.

Housing is provided, meals are supplied, and transportation support is available. The job requires endurance for long hours and outdoor work in all weather.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred in sheep herding or farming.

Responsibilities

• Attend sheep on the range and perform medical care as needed.
• Apply herbicides to noxious plants on grazing areas.
• Assist with shearing, docking, tagging, and loading for transport.
• Care for newborn lambs and ensure water and feed provision.

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking an on-site sheep range worker to oversee flock care across remote ranch locations. Responsibilities include assisting with medical care, shearing, docking, tagging, and transporting lambs and ewes. You will monitor feeding, water, and health, especially for newborns and ewes during lambing seasons.

Housing is provided, meals are supplied, and transportation support is available. The job requires endurance for long hours and outdoor work in all weather.