Winter Range Shepherd — Expert Flock Care & Lambing

H2ajobs; Nevada; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nevada is seeking an experienced range herder to manage flocks on the range, including moving pregnant ewes to lambing grounds and assisting during labor. You must have at least 3 months of experience and be able to identify signs of distress, monitor nutrition, and ensure water remains unfrozen during severe winter weather.

The role includes employer-provided housing on the range, meals, transport arrangements, and duties such as branding, tagging, vaccination, and predator

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in range livestock work.
• Ability to work in extreme winter conditions.
• Experience in monitoring nutrition and water for livestock.

Responsibilities

• Move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds and assist during labor.
• Identify signs of labor and help during difficult births.
• Disperse livestock to prevent overcrowding and aid bonding.
• Provide water, maintain troughs, and monitor feeding in cold weather.
• Protect herd from predators and assist in branding, tagging, and worming.

Skills

Range livestock handling

Winter conditions experience

Nutrition and water monitoring

Job description

H2ajobs in Nevada is seeking an experienced range herder to manage flocks on the range, including moving pregnant ewes to lambing grounds and assisting during labor. You must have at least 3 months of experience and be able to identify signs of distress, monitor nutrition, and ensure water remains unfrozen during severe winter weather.

The role includes employer-provided housing on the range, meals, transport arrangements, and duties such as branding, tagging, vaccination, and predator