Winter Ranchhand - Livestock Care & Feeding Expert

H2ajobs; Bancroft (ID); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in Idaho seeks a versatile ranch worker to perform a range of livestock care and general ranch tasks. You will feed, water, monitor health, assist with medications, and help maintain fences, facilities, and equipment across winter months.

The role requires ability to live in isolated areas, work outdoors in varied weather, and handle horses and livestock safely. A probationary period and familial housing arrangements are possible; transportation and meals may be provided.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in ranch work or similar setting.
• Ability to live and work in isolated areas for extended periods.
• Comfort and safety handling horses and livestock in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine livestock care including feeding, watering and monitoring health.
• Apply medications to cuts, bruises, and provide basic first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Maintain and repair fences, gates, and farm structures; manage equipment and facilities.
• Load and unload hay, grain and supplies; assist in handling and movement of livestock.

Skills

Horse handling

Livestock care

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Tractor operation

ATV/UTV operation

Job description

H2ajobs in Idaho seeks a versatile ranch worker to perform a range of livestock care and general ranch tasks. You will feed, water, monitor health, assist with medications, and help maintain fences, facilities, and equipment across winter months.

The role requires ability to live in isolated areas, work outdoors in varied weather, and handle horses and livestock safely. A probationary period and familial housing arrangements are possible; transportation and meals may be provided.