Remote Range Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; Eldorado (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a ranch hand to care for livestock on the range and ranch. You will administer medications, monitor health, feed and water animals, and assist with loading, sorting and moving cattle. You’ll live in a remote setting and work with dogs, horses, and machinery.

The role requires handling newborns and pregnant livestock, performing night checks, and maintaining fencing and facilities in all weather conditions. Experience preferred, housing and meals may be provided.

Qualifications

• Six months of livestock handling experience preferred.
• Ability to live and work in isolated ranch locations.
• Work outdoors in all weather and safely operate ranch equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to livestock as needed.
• Feed, water and monitor livestock health daily.
• Assist with loading/unloading and moving cattle.
• Maintain fences and handling facilities.
• Attend to pregnant livestock and newborns, including night checks.

Skills

Livestock care

Animal health

Range experience

Equipment operation

Tools

ATVs

Tractors

Fence work

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a ranch hand to care for livestock on the range and ranch. You will administer medications, monitor health, feed and water animals, and assist with loading, sorting and moving cattle. You’ll live in a remote setting and work with dogs, horses, and machinery.

The role requires handling newborns and pregnant livestock, performing night checks, and maintaining fencing and facilities in all weather conditions. Experience preferred, housing and meals may be provided.