Winter Range Herdsman: Extreme Weather Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Westfall (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to/from worksite

Job summary

Western Range Association seeks a livestock herder with experience managing large flocks in harsh winter conditions on the range. You must monitor nutrition, ensure water access, and respond to storms to prevent losses.

Housing and meals are provided, with on-call duties and field tasks primarily on the range. On-call up to 24 hours, seven days a week, with employer-provided housing, meals, and range transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months experience with 800 - 1000 head flocks.
• Identify approaching storm periods and take precautions to prevent loss in severe weather.
• Experience handling extreme winter conditions on range to protect livestock and animals.

Responsibilities

• Most tasks on the range (>51%).
• Monitor nutritional needs and ensure unfrozen water access, distribute emergency feed.
• Watch for signs of malnutrition and adjust care as needed; manage water in freezing temperatures and snow conditions.
• Provide housing, meals, and transportation arrangements as described by employer.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter season experience

On-call availability

Nutrition monitoring

Job description

Western Range Association seeks a livestock herder with experience managing large flocks in harsh winter conditions on the range. You must monitor nutrition, ensure water access, and respond to storms to prevent losses.

Housing and meals are provided, with on-call duties and field tasks primarily on the range. On-call up to 24 hours, seven days a week, with employer-provided housing, meals, and range transportation.