Winter Range Shepherd: 800–1000 Flock on the Range

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Potable water

Transport to/from worksite

Job summary

H2ajobs in Winnemucca, NV is seeking an experienced range herder to care for sheep, goats, horses and dogs during harsh winter conditions. The role requires practical livestock handling and the ability to work long hours on the range, including on-call duties up to 24 hours a day during severe weather.

Applicants must have at least 3 months of relevant experience, be able to monitor nutrition and water, prevent injuries, and live in employer-provided range housing with meals and basic facilities.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with livestock on range
• Ability to identify approaching winter storms and take precautions
• Experience handling extreme winter conditions for multiple species

Responsibilities

• Care for sheep, goats, horses and dogs on the range during winter.
• Monitor nutrition and water; distribute emergency feed as needed.
• Report any animal health or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Live in employer-provided range housing and keep the living area clean.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter conditions

On-call

Job description

H2ajobs in Winnemucca, NV is seeking an experienced range herder to care for sheep, goats, horses and dogs during harsh winter conditions. The role requires practical livestock handling and the ability to work long hours on the range, including on-call duties up to 24 hours a day during severe weather.

Applicants must have at least 3 months of relevant experience, be able to monitor nutrition and water, prevent injuries, and live in employer-provided range housing with meals and basic facilities.