Range Technician

Zohopublic; Oregon; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Warm Springs, Oregon, invites applications for a Limited Duration livestock caretaker role. The position focuses on conducting livestock checkouts for Tribal members, managing livestock on tribal lands, and responding to livestock conflicts to protect public safety.

A flexible schedule and potential transition to full-time with benefits are noted. Candidates should have extensive livestock handling experience, fence building, water development, heavy

Qualifications

• Extensive livestock handling experience required.
• Experience constructing fences and water developments.
• Proficiency with tractors and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations.
• Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends; valid Oregon driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct livestock checkouts for Tribal members.
• Manage livestock on Tribal lands and respond to conflicts.
• Protect public safety by removing stray or dangerous animals from roads.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of corrals; coordinate handling.
• Assist producers with livestock-related issues; work closely with Tribal members.

Skills

Livestock handling

Fence construction

Water development

Tractor operation

Heavy equipment operation

Remote location work

Flexibility

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Limited Duration | Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs | United States

Posted On 08/24/2026

Job Information

Position Number 780401

$22.00 - DOE/DOE

Close Date 09/11/2026

Job Opening Status Open

Government/Military

City Warm Springs

State/Province Oregon

97761

Job Description

The primary responsibility i s conducting li vest oc k checkouts for Tribal m e mb e r s, managing livestock on Tribal lands, responding to li ves tock conflicts,and pro tec tin g public safety by removing stray, nui sa n ce , ordangerous horses and livestock from hi g h ways andcommunities. H e / s h e w ill oversee the operation and maintenance ofTribal corra l s , coordinate livestock handling activities,assist producers with li ves t ock- r e lat e di ssues , and work cl ose l y with Tribal members.

Requirements

Additional duties includem a int ain in gfe n ces , developing li vestockwater syste m s, operating andmaintaining tractorsand heavy eq uipm e n t , assistingwith irrigation i nfrast ru ct ure. He /s h e will help coo rdi nate graz in g and ag ri c ul t ural operations and maintain facilitiesand equipment. Applicants should have extensive li ves t ock handling exper ien ce , hands-on experience constructing fences, water developmentsand other ranch i nfrast ructur e , proficiency with heavy eq uipm e nt op e ration , and the ability to work ind epe nd e n t l y in remote l ocat i on sand under va r y in g weather. This position calls foraflexible work sc h ed ul e, including occasional evenings and weekends. We're l ook in g for someone who wants to grow with the program , and t he re may bean opportunityfortheposition to b eco mefull-time with benefits inth e future. Must have a va li d Oregon Dri ve r ' s license and be insured. Drug testing with random drug tests periodically. Must also submit and pass a criminal background check with Federal, Tribal and State Law Enforcement.