Winter Range Herdsman: Severe-Weather Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Savery (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock herder for range duties in Wyoming. The role requires experience with 800-1000 head flocks and the ability to operate in extreme winter conditions to protect sheep, goats, horses, and dogs.

The position includes employer-provided housing and meals, with transport arranged from recruitment to the worksite. On-call availability may be required to ensure livestock safety during harsh weather.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks.
• Ability to identify approaching storm periods and take precautions to protect livestock.
• Experience handling livestock in extreme winter conditions.
• Monitor nutrition and ensure unfrozen water and emergency supplemental feed.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily on the range; more than 51% of work will be on the range.
• Live in employer-provided range housing and keep housing clean and in good repair.
• Provide meals and potable water; employer will arrange transport to and from the worksite.
• On-call for up to 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Monitor snow levels to prevent livestock from being trapped or injured by deep snow or fences.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter range experience

Animal nutrition monitoring

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock herder for range duties in Wyoming. The role requires experience with 800-1000 head flocks and the ability to operate in extreme winter conditions to protect sheep, goats, horses, and dogs.

The position includes employer-provided housing and meals, with transport arranged from recruitment to the worksite. On-call availability may be required to ensure livestock safety during harsh weather.