Rangeland Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a dependable ranch worker to oversee livestock on the range. You will perform a wide range of daily duties, including administering medications, assisting with calving, and moving cattle and small stock between pastures.

The role requires long hours outdoors, nights on call, and the ability to work independently in remote Texas ranch settings. Prior livestock experience is preferred; candidates must be comfortable operating tractors and ATVs.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in livestock or ranch work.
• Able to spend the majority of workdays on the range in isolation.
• Capable of operating ranch equipment safely (tractors, ATVs).
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather and handle horses and dogs.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treat injuries as needed.
• Attend calving, lambing, kidding checks and night watches.
• Move and tend cattle, sheep, goats across ranges.
• Maintain fences, water, and grazing areas; monitor animal health.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse handling

Health assessment

Record keeping

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a dependable ranch worker to oversee livestock on the range. You will perform a wide range of daily duties, including administering medications, assisting with calving, and moving cattle and small stock between pastures.

The role requires long hours outdoors, nights on call, and the ability to work independently in remote Texas ranch settings. Prior livestock experience is preferred; candidates must be comfortable operating tractors and ATVs.