Winter Range Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; Baggs (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks workers to attend livestock on the Wyoming range during winter. Duties include emergency animal care, moving animals, water hauling, and feeding under challenging conditions.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with long hours on the range and independent work in remote locations. Prior livestock experience preferred, with tolerance for cold weather and physical labor.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing livestock and caring for animals in outdoor settings.
• Ability to work independently in remote ranch environments for extended periods.
• Comfort with harsh weather and physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Attend to livestock on the range, including winter care and movement between grazing areas.
• Provide emergency minor medical care to sick or injured animals as needed.
• Assist with hauling water and supplying feed when water sources are limited by winter conditions.
• Monitor weather, locate water sources, and maintain shelter for animals and working dogs.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Livestock handling

Range work endurance

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

Water hauling equipment

Job description

H2ajobs seeks workers to attend livestock on the Wyoming range during winter. Duties include emergency animal care, moving animals, water hauling, and feeding under challenging conditions.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with long hours on the range and independent work in remote locations. Prior livestock experience preferred, with tolerance for cold weather and physical labor.