Wild Horse Care & Vehicle Operator

Bureau of Land Management; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Land Management in Fallon, NV is seeking a FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator) to support the WH&B program at holding facilities. Located in Fallon and other NV/OR/WY locations, this role involves caring for wild horses and burros and preparing them for adoption.

You will load/export horses, operate trailers, ride horses to manage WH&Bs, and perform basic vehicle maintenance while adhering to safety and welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with animal welfare and handling of large mammals preferred.
• Ability to work in variable weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Good communication with the public and adopters.

Responsibilities

• Care for WH horses and burros, including feeding, handling, veterinary treatment, and preparation for adoption.
• Unloading, loading, and transporting animals using horse trailers and other equipment.
• Operate trucks up to 26,000 lb GVW and assist with routine maintenance of vehicles and trailers.
• Ride and handle saddle horses to control WH&Bs from horseback in various settings.
• Follow CAWP requirements and safety protocols to minimize risk to animals and people.

Job description

The Bureau of Land Management in Fallon, NV is seeking a FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator) to support the WH&B program at holding facilities. Located in Fallon and other NV/OR/WY locations, this role involves caring for wild horses and burros and preparing them for adoption.

You will load/export horses, operate trailers, ride horses to manage WH&Bs, and perform basic vehicle maintenance while adhering to safety and welfare standards.