Winter Range Shepherd: Extreme Winter Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Mosca (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals provided

Water provided

Transportation to/from worksite

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a livestock herder to work on the range in Colorado. The candidate must have 3 months of experience with large flocks (800–1000 head) and the ability to identify storms and take protective measures to reduce losses.

Housing is provided on site with meals and potable water; some tasks may occur off-range, but the majority occurs on the range. On-call duties can extend up to 24 hours, seven days a week.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months experience with 800–1000 head flocks.
• Identify approaching storms and take precautions to prevent losses.
• Experience handling livestock in extreme winter conditions on range.

Responsibilities

• Live in employer-provided range housing and maintain the living unit.
• Monitor animal nutrition and ensure access to unfrozen water; distribute emergency feed as needed.
• Prevent animals from drifting into fence lines and manage on-range safety during severe weather.
• Be on call up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as required.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter range survival

Fencing & safety

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a livestock herder to work on the range in Colorado. The candidate must have 3 months of experience with large flocks (800–1000 head) and the ability to identify storms and take protective measures to reduce losses.

Housing is provided on site with meals and potable water; some tasks may occur off-range, but the majority occurs on the range. On-call duties can extend up to 24 hours, seven days a week.