Winter Range Herdsman: Extreme Winter Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Ismay (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Montana is seeking a livestock herder with at least 3 months of experience caring for 800–1000 head flocks. The role requires identifying approaching storms and taking precautions to keep the herd safe from fences and deep snow, especially in extreme winter conditions.

The successful candidate will monitor nutrition and water access, provide emergency feed as needed, and work mostly on the range (over 50%). Housing and meals are provided, with on-call duties up to 24 hours a day.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with 800 - 1000 head flocks.
• Ability to identify approaching storm periods and take precautions to prevent herd from drifting against fences.
• Experience handling extreme winter conditions on range to protect livestock.
• Monitor nutritional needs and ensure access to unfrozen water; distribute emergency feed.
• Monitor snow levels to prevent animals from being paralyzed in deep snow or against fences.
• Identify animals not getting enough nutrition and maintain animals in extreme weather.
• Most tasks on range (over 50%); housing provided; on-call up to 24 hours.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily on the range with livestock (sheep, goats, horses, dogs).
• Live in employer-provided range housing; maintain housing cleanliness.
• Provide meals and water; assist with transport to and from worksite.
• Monitor livestock health and safety during winter conditions.

Job description

H2ajobs in Montana is seeking a livestock herder with at least 3 months of experience caring for 800–1000 head flocks. The role requires identifying approaching storms and taking precautions to keep the herd safe from fences and deep snow, especially in extreme winter conditions.

The successful candidate will monitor nutrition and water access, provide emergency feed as needed, and work mostly on the range (over 50%). Housing and meals are provided, with on-call duties up to 24 hours a day.