Remote Range Shepherd & Livestock Caretaker

H2ajobs; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Three meals a day

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to care for sheep on the range and on the ranch. Responsibilities include basic veterinary tasks, assisting with shearing, docking, tagging, lambing, and loading livestock. You will guard livestock, manage feed and water, and maintain fences and equipment while living in remote, isolated areas.

Experience requirement is at least 6 months, with ability to work unsupervised, endure varied weather, and operate or assist with farm machinery as needed.

Qualifications

• 6 months ranch experience required.
• Ability to work in remote locations and diverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Attend sheep on the range and ranch with duties including medical care for sick/injured ewes.
• Assist with shearing, docking, tagging, and lambing procedures.
• Guard livestock from predators and manage water, feed, and forage.
• Maintain fences and facilities; operate farm equipment.
• Support transportation and loading of animals as needed.

Skills

Ranch experience

Horse handling

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers to care for sheep on the range and on the ranch. Responsibilities include basic veterinary tasks, assisting with shearing, docking, tagging, lambing, and loading livestock. You will guard livestock, manage feed and water, and maintain fences and equipment while living in remote, isolated areas.

Experience requirement is at least 6 months, with ability to work unsupervised, endure varied weather, and operate or assist with farm machinery as needed.