Winter Range Shepherd: Expert Snow & Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Henefer (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transport arranged

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock herder for work on a range in Utah. The role requires experience managing flocks of 800–1000 and performing duties in extreme winter conditions to protect sheep, goats, horses, and dogs.

Herders will live in employer-provided range housing, receive meals and transport arrangements, and must be able to monitor nutrition and water supplies while working on site most of the time.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks.
• Ability to identify approaching storm periods and take precautions to prevent herd loss.

Responsibilities

• Identify approaching storm periods and take precautions to prevent herd from drifting against fence lines.
• Monitor nutritional needs of animals during winter and ensure access to unfrozen water.
• Distribute emergency supplemental feed as needed.
• Monitor snow levels to prevent animals from being trapped or paralyzed in deep snow.
• Live in employer-provided range housing and maintain housing in clean condition.
• On-call for up to 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Skills

Livestock handling

Range experience

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock herder for work on a range in Utah. The role requires experience managing flocks of 800–1000 and performing duties in extreme winter conditions to protect sheep, goats, horses, and dogs.

Herders will live in employer-provided range housing, receive meals and transport arrangements, and must be able to monitor nutrition and water supplies while working on site most of the time.