Winter Range Herdsman: Livestock Care & Range Boss

H2ajobs; Carrizo Springs (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport arrangement

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a livestock range handler for winter duties on a Texas ranch near Carrizo Springs. You will attend to cattle, care for dogs and horses, haul water, feed, monitor health, and work mostly outdoors on the range.

Housing and meals are provided; transportation may be arranged. A minimum of 6 months in similar work is preferred, with ability to handle livestock and operate range equipment in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred
• Live and work in isolated range areas for extended periods
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Handle animals using low-stress handling methods
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Responsibilities

• Attend to livestock on the range during the winter season
• Administer emergency minor medical care to sick/injured animals
• Haul water when sources are scarce
• Provide supplemental feeding when forage is limited
• Break ice over frozen water sources and monitor animal health

Skills

Livestock care

Herding

Low-stress handling

Outdoor endurance

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Tractors

UTVs

ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a livestock range handler for winter duties on a Texas ranch near Carrizo Springs. You will attend to cattle, care for dogs and horses, haul water, feed, monitor health, and work mostly outdoors on the range.

Housing and meals are provided; transportation may be arranged. A minimum of 6 months in similar work is preferred, with ability to handle livestock and operate range equipment in all weather conditions.