Seasonal Winter Range Herdsman

H2ajobs; Maybell (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs on a Colorado ranch seeks a reliable livestock handler to perform duties across a wide range of winter-shedding tasks. You will ride, tend horses and dogs, care for cattle, manage water and feed, and assist with fencing and equipment operation in harsh winter conditions.

Experience required is at least 6 months. The role involves living and working in isolated areas, handling farm machinery safely, and staying alert to hazards such as cold weather and wildlife.

Qualifications

• Experience to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision.
• Live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods.
• Able to ride, handle and tend horses to assure safety of workers, horses, dogs and livestock.
• Operate farm equipment and machinery safely (tractors, UTVs, ATVs).
• Work outdoors in all weather and handle hazards like snakes and extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency minor medical care to sick/injured animals.
• Assist with hauling water during winter/drought.
• Assist with supplemental feeding when weather/forage is poor.
• Break ice over frozen water sources.
• Guard against predators during winter using tracking, trapping, hunting methods.
• Herd livestock to grazing areas to minimize stress.
• Monitor and treat mothers and young for cold-related issues.
• Repair or maintain fences and facilities for safety.
• Report dehydration and malnutrition signs to rancher.
• Follow water/forage/weather updates and stay vigilant.

Skills

Ride horses

Livestock handling

Animal care

Outdoor work

Tools

Tractors

UTVs/ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs on a Colorado ranch seeks a reliable livestock handler to perform duties across a wide range of winter-shedding tasks. You will ride, tend horses and dogs, care for cattle, manage water and feed, and assist with fencing and equipment operation in harsh winter conditions.

Experience required is at least 6 months. The role involves living and working in isolated areas, handling farm machinery safely, and staying alert to hazards such as cold weather and wildlife.