Remote Range Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; Paul (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Idaho seeks a ranch hand to tend livestock on the range and at the ranch. Housing is provided by the employer, and the role may involve long hours and on-call duties.

Responsibilities include medicating, feeding and watering, herd movements, branding and animal identification, vaccinations, night checks, and basic fence/equipment maintenance. Prior range experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred
• Ability to work independently in isolated conditions
• Willingness to work long hours on range

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to livestock as needed
• Feed and water livestock and tend to dogs and horses
• Move and herd livestock between grazing areas
• Brand, tag or identify young animals
• Attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring, including night checks
• Maintain fences and facilities for animal safety
• Inspect animals for diseases, injuries and health problems
• Operate farm machinery (tractors, UTVs, ATVs) for feeding and movement of livestock

Job description

H2ajobs in Idaho seeks a ranch hand to tend livestock on the range and at the ranch. Housing is provided by the employer, and the role may involve long hours and on-call duties.

Responsibilities include medicating, feeding and watering, herd movements, branding and animal identification, vaccinations, night checks, and basic fence/equipment maintenance. Prior range experience is preferred.