Winter Range Livestock Herdsman

H2ajobs; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a rugged range hand to care for goats and sheep through winter on the Winnemucca range. You will live on-site, manage livestock, assist with water, feeding, fencing, and herd movement while following safety protocols.

Requirements include at least 6 months of livestock experience, the ability to work alone or in small groups, and endurance to work outdoors in all weather. Housing and meals provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months livestock experience.
• Ability to live and work in isolated range settings.
• Capacity to handle horses, dogs and fencing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Attend to goats and sheep on the range in winter.
• Feed and water livestock and tend to working dogs and horses.
• Repair and maintain fences and facilities.
• Move and herd livestock to secure grazing areas.

Skills

Range work

Livestock handling

Horse handling

Dog care

Fence repair

Tools

Tractors/ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a rugged range hand to care for goats and sheep through winter on the Winnemucca range. You will live on-site, manage livestock, assist with water, feeding, fencing, and herd movement while following safety protocols.

Requirements include at least 6 months of livestock experience, the ability to work alone or in small groups, and endurance to work outdoors in all weather. Housing and meals provided by the employer.