Wild Horse Wrangler & Trailer Operator

Bureau of Land Management; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Land Management seeks a FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator) to support wild horse and burro programs at multiple western field locations. You will handle animals during unloading in trucks, corrals, and chutes, and provide adopters with training and feeding guidance.

You will also operate various horse trailers to haul animals, ensuring safety and compliance across locations. This federal role emphasizes careful handling, safety, and public service.

Qualifications

• Screen out requires ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Handle wild horses and burros safely in trucks, corrals and chutes during unloading.
• Provide guidance to adopters on handling, training techniques and feeding practices.
• Operate various sizes of horse trailers to haul wild horses and burros.

Responsibilities

• Operate with minimal supervision to manage horse handling across locations.
• Guide adopters on handling, training techniques and feeding practices.
• Haul wild horses and burros using trailers of different sizes with safety in mind.

Skills

Screen out (supervision)

Safe animal handling

Adopter guidance

Trailer operation

Job description

The Bureau of Land Management seeks a FUL - Horse Wrangler (Motor Vehicle Operator) to support wild horse and burro programs at multiple western field locations. You will handle animals during unloading in trucks, corrals, and chutes, and provide adopters with training and feeding guidance.

You will also operate various horse trailers to haul animals, ensuring safety and compliance across locations. This federal role emphasizes careful handling, safety, and public service.