Winter Range Herdsman - Live-in, Extreme Weather

H2ajobs; Fruit Heights (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Utah seeks a livestock herder to manage 800-1000 head flocks on the range, with at least 3 months of experience. You will identify storms, protect flocks, and work in extreme winter conditions to prevent losses.

Housing is employer-provided and meals are supplied; most work is on the range, with on-call duties up to 24 hours, seven days a week. Transportation and camp logistics are arranged by the employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks.
• Ability to identify approaching storms and take protective actions.
• Experience handling extreme winter conditions on range.

Responsibilities

• Protect herd from snow and fence lines and prevent drift/stranding.
• Monitor animals’ nutrition and ensure access to unfrozen water; provide emergency feed as needed.
• Work mostly on range; some tasks off-range; coordinate housing and logistics with employer.
• On-call up to 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter condition handling

Pasture management

Observation skills

Water monitoring

Nutrition monitoring

Job description

H2ajobs in Utah seeks a livestock herder to manage 800-1000 head flocks on the range, with at least 3 months of experience. You will identify storms, protect flocks, and work in extreme winter conditions to prevent losses.

Housing is employer-provided and meals are supplied; most work is on the range, with on-call duties up to 24 hours, seven days a week. Transportation and camp logistics are arranged by the employer.