Winter Range Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; Shoshoni (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meal provision

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a ranch hand to work on the winter range in Wyoming. You will attend to livestock, perform emergency minor medical care, and assist with water hauling, feeding, and animal care through harsh winter conditions.

Responsibilities include maintaining fences, monitoring herd health, and living in remote accommodations while working outdoors in all weather. Must be able to ride, tend horses, and work with dogs daily.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 6 months on range work.
• Ability to ride, handle and tend horses.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Maintain and manage remote housing locations for safety and health of animals.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on the winter range and monitor health.
• Provide emergency minor medical care to sick or injured animals.
• Assist with water hauling, feeding, and caring for dogs and horses.
• Repair and maintain fences and facilities.
• Report any dehydration or malnutrition indicators to rancher.

Skills

Livestock care

Horse handling

Dog care

Tools

Roping methods

Camp stove operation

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a ranch hand to work on the winter range in Wyoming. You will attend to livestock, perform emergency minor medical care, and assist with water hauling, feeding, and animal care through harsh winter conditions.

Responsibilities include maintaining fences, monitoring herd health, and living in remote accommodations while working outdoors in all weather. Must be able to ride, tend horses, and work with dogs daily.