Winter Range Goat Herding Specialist (Housing Provided)

H2ajobs; Oregon; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

Western Range Association is seeking a range herder to care for flocks on the range. The role requires minimum 3 months of experience with large flocks and a reference, with on-call duties and housing provided on site.

You will monitor livestock nutrition in harsh winter weather, ensure water access, distribute emergency feed, and maintain temporary fencing. Some work occurs off-range, but mostly on the range.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks
• One reference required
• Ability to monitor animal nutrition during extreme winter weather
• Experience identifying animals not getting enough nutrition and maintaining water in freezing temperatures
• Ability to inspect, repair and maintain temporary and mobile fencing

Responsibilities

• Monitor nutritional needs of livestock throughout winter
• Ensure access to unfrozen water and distribute emergency feed
• Monitor snow levels to protect sheep/goats from deep snow or fence
• Live in employer-provided range housing and keep housing clean
• On-call for up to 24 hours a week

Job description

Western Range Association is seeking a range herder to care for flocks on the range. The role requires minimum 3 months of experience with large flocks and a reference, with on-call duties and housing provided on site.

You will monitor livestock nutrition in harsh winter weather, ensure water access, distribute emergency feed, and maintain temporary fencing. Some work occurs off-range, but mostly on the range.