Remote Range Herdsperson: Lambing & Kidding Season

H2ajobs; Sonora (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Housing provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a dedicated livestock caretaker to work on goat and sheep ranges. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, monitoring newborns, assisting with kidding and lambing, and maintaining fences and water sources.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, animal handling, and the ability to live on-site in remote locations for extended periods. Prior range experience preferred; six months minimum experience expected.

Qualifications

• Six months experience or more in livestock care.
• Ability to live and work in isolated ranges for extended periods.
• Comfort riding, handling horses, and working outdoors in all weather.
• Willingness to travel to ranch locations and live onsite when required.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain accurate animal records.

Responsibilities

• Attend to goats and sheep on the range and at the ranch.
• Administer medications and assist with feeding, watering and care.
• Monitor newborn offspring and pregnancy health; assist with kidding and lambing.
• Maintain fences, water sources and feeding areas; herd and protect animals.
• Record new offspring and monitor weight gain, health and thrift.
• Care for guard dogs, working dogs, and horses; watch for predators.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse handling

Outdoor work

Water hauling

Range management

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a dedicated livestock caretaker to work on goat and sheep ranges. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, monitoring newborns, assisting with kidding and lambing, and maintaining fences and water sources.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, animal handling, and the ability to live on-site in remote locations for extended periods. Prior range experience preferred; six months minimum experience expected.