Winter Range Shepherd: Extreme-Weather Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Bruin Point (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing: Employer-provided range

Meals: three meals/day or facility to自

Water: minimum 4.5 gallons/day

Transport: Employer-arranged travel

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock herder to manage 800-1000 head flocks on a predominantly on-range schedule. The role requires who can work in extreme winter conditions and ensure the health and safety of sheep, goats, horses, and dogs through vigilant monitoring and feeding practices.

The candidate must have 3 months of experience and provide one reference. Housing is employer-provided; on-call hours may apply, with meals and water provision as described.

Qualifications

• Experience handling livestock in extreme winter conditions.
• Ability to identify risk of storm periods and take preventive actions.
• Ability to monitor nutritional needs and ensure water access in freezing temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Provide range-based livestock herding for 800-1000 head flocks with 3 months experience.
• Identify approaching storms and take precautions to prevent livestock from drifting against fences and freezing.
• Monitor snow levels, ensure water supply, and distribute emergency feed as needed.
• Work out on range with on-call responsibilities up to 24 hours.

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock herder to manage 800-1000 head flocks on a predominantly on-range schedule. The role requires who can work in extreme winter conditions and ensure the health and safety of sheep, goats, horses, and dogs through vigilant monitoring and feeding practices.

The candidate must have 3 months of experience and provide one reference. Housing is employer-provided; on-call hours may apply, with meals and water provision as described.