Winter Range Shepherd for Sheep & Goats - On-Site Housing

H2ajobs; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a range herder to manage 800–1000 head flocks on winter range in Texas. The role emphasizes grazing oversight, predator protection, and ensuring animals receive adequate water and nutrition during harsh winters.

You will live in employer-provided housing in camp or on the range, with meals provided and on-call hours up to 24/7 as needed. Minimum 3 months experience and one reference are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months experience with 800 to 1000 head flocks.
• One reference required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grazing of 800–1000 head flocks on winter range.
• Protect livestock from predators and manage guardian animals.
• Monitor water supply and distribute supplemental feed in extreme winter.
• Identify approaching storms and take preventive precautions.
• Ensure animals have unfrozen water and nutrition during winter.

Skills

Range grazing

On-call readiness

Reference required

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a range herder to manage 800–1000 head flocks on winter range in Texas. The role emphasizes grazing oversight, predator protection, and ensuring animals receive adequate water and nutrition during harsh winters.

You will live in employer-provided housing in camp or on the range, with meals provided and on-call hours up to 24/7 as needed. Minimum 3 months experience and one reference are required.