Remote Range Goats & Sheep Herdsman

H2ajobs; Rocksprings (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a dedicated livestock caretaker for goats and sheep on a Texas range. The role requires long hours, including nights, with living arrangements provided on-site.

You will tend animals, perform basic medical care, assist with docking, tagging, feeding, water hauling, fence maintenance, and nightly checks during kidding/lambing season, working in a remote ranch environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing range livestock duties with minimal supervision.
• Comfort living and working in isolated, remote locations.
• Ability to ride, tend horses, and manage dogs and livestock.

Responsibilities

• Attend goats and sheep on range and pasture, provide basic medical care.
• Assist with docking, tagging, branding, and newborn care.
• Assist with water hauling, forage irrigation, feeding, and weed control.
• Maintain fences and facilities; round up strays; protect livestock from predators.
• Night checks and caring for animals during kidding/lambing season.

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a dedicated livestock caretaker for goats and sheep on a Texas range. The role requires long hours, including nights, with living arrangements provided on-site.

You will tend animals, perform basic medical care, assist with docking, tagging, feeding, water hauling, fence maintenance, and nightly checks during kidding/lambing season, working in a remote ranch environment.