Winter Range Goats & Sheep Herdsman

H2ajobs; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks workers to attend to goats and sheep on the range during the harsh winter, spending the majority of days in the field. You will feed, water, monitor health, and assist with emergency minor medical care using humane immobilization techniques when needed.

Responsibilities include breaking ice, moving livestock to fresh forage, and maintaining fences and shelters. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation arrangements as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 6 months
• Perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision
• Live and work singly or in small groups in isolated areas for extended periods
• Work outdoors in all types of weather and may encounter hazards such as snakes and large game animals
• Work with farm machinery such as tractors, UTVs and ATVs for feed movement

Responsibilities

• Attend to goats and sheep on the range during winter by tending, feeding, watering and monitoring livestock
• Administer emergency minor medical care to sick or injured animals and prevent dehydration and disease
• Repair and maintain fences and facilities to ensure safety of animals and forage
• Report to employer on water, forage, and weather conditions and ensure animal welfare

Job description

H2ajobs seeks workers to attend to goats and sheep on the range during the harsh winter, spending the majority of days in the field. You will feed, water, monitor health, and assist with emergency minor medical care using humane immobilization techniques when needed.

Responsibilities include breaking ice, moving livestock to fresh forage, and maintaining fences and shelters. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation arrangements as needed.