Winter Range Livestock Herdsman — On-Range with Housing

H2ajobs; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to workplace

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a ranch hand to care for livestock on the winter range in a demanding outdoor environment. You will perform tasks to ensure the health and safety of animals, including basic medical care, feeding, water hauling, and predator guarding.

The role requires riding and handling horses, working in cold weather, and maintaining fences and facilities. Housing, meals, and transport support are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• 6 months of ranch work experience.
• Ability to ride, handle and tend horses safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Experience with farm machinery (tractors/ATVs).

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on the range and provide minor emergency medical care as needed.
• Assist with hauling water, breaking ice, and supplemental feeding.
• Tend to dogs and horses; guard against predators and herd livestock.
• Repair/maintain fences and facilities; report conditions to the rancher.
• Operate camp stove for heating and shelter; manage water and supplies.

Skills

Horse handling

Livestock care

Outdoor work

Farm machinery

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a ranch hand to care for livestock on the winter range in a demanding outdoor environment. You will perform tasks to ensure the health and safety of animals, including basic medical care, feeding, water hauling, and predator guarding.

The role requires riding and handling horses, working in cold weather, and maintaining fences and facilities. Housing, meals, and transport support are provided by the employer.