Winter Range Shepherd: Ewes, Dogs and Herd Care

H2ajobs; Fairview (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a winter range worker to care for sheep on the ranch during the cold season. The role requires living in isolated areas for extended periods and working with minimal supervision to ensure animal safety and well-being.

You will monitor sheep health, assist with feeding and watering, tend dogs and horses, repair fences, and report dehydration or malnutrition to the employer. Housing and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience preferred.
• Ability to live and work in isolated areas for extended periods.
• Ability to ride, handle and tend horses safely.

Responsibilities

• Attend to sheep on the winter range and monitor health.
• Provide water, feed, and shelter for sheep, dogs, and horses.
• Repair and maintain fences and facilities to keep animals safe.
• Report dehydration and malnutrition indicators to the employer.
• Operate camp stove to provide heat and manage supplies.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Horse handling

Livestock care

Outdoor work

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a winter range worker to care for sheep on the ranch during the cold season. The role requires living in isolated areas for extended periods and working with minimal supervision to ensure animal safety and well-being.

You will monitor sheep health, assist with feeding and watering, tend dogs and horses, repair fences, and report dehydration or malnutrition to the employer. Housing and meals are provided.