Winter Range Livestock Care Specialist

H2ajobs; Saguache (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for winter range duties in Colorado. The role involves tending to livestock, horses, and dogs on remote ranges, often with limited supervision, and in harsh winter conditions. Tasks include feeding, watering, sheltering, and guarding against predators.

Experience required: at least 4 months, with the ability to work in isolated areas for extended periods, ride and handle horses, and perform basic animal care with care for safety and well-being of animals and crew.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 4 months.
• Ability to live and work in isolated ranges for extended periods.
• Comfort handling horses, dogs, and livestock in harsh winter conditions.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and in varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on the range during winter: tend to horses, dogs, and cattle.
• Provide emergency minor medical care as needed.
• Assist with feeding, water, shelter, and protection from predators.

Skills

Horse handling

Livestock care

Outdoor work

Self-reliance

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers for winter range duties in Colorado. The role involves tending to livestock, horses, and dogs on remote ranges, often with limited supervision, and in harsh winter conditions. Tasks include feeding, watering, sheltering, and guarding against predators.

Experience required: at least 4 months, with the ability to work in isolated areas for extended periods, ride and handle horses, and perform basic animal care with care for safety and well-being of animals and crew.