Winter Range Livestock Herdsman & Caretaker

H2ajobs; Hamer (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs on behalf of a livestock operation in Idaho seeks a winter range ranch hand to attend to cattle, horses and dogs. Duties include emergency animal care, feeding, watering, shelter setup, fence maintenance, and monitoring body condition in harsh weather. You may ride, rope, move stock and work in isolated settings for extended periods.

Experience: at least 6 months in ranch or livestock care. Housing and meals are provided; transportation arrangements can be made.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in ranch or livestock care.
• Ability to work alone or in small groups in isolated areas.
• Capable of riding and tending horses in winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on range in winter, monitor health and welfare.
• Provide emergency minor medical care and basic animal handling.
• Feed, water and tend to dogs and horses; maintain fences and shelter.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse handling

Rope work

Outdoor endurance

Tools

Tractors

UTVs/ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs on behalf of a livestock operation in Idaho seeks a winter range ranch hand to attend to cattle, horses and dogs. Duties include emergency animal care, feeding, watering, shelter setup, fence maintenance, and monitoring body condition in harsh weather. You may ride, rope, move stock and work in isolated settings for extended periods.

Experience: at least 6 months in ranch or livestock care. Housing and meals are provided; transportation arrangements can be made.