Winter Range Shepherd: Livestock Care & Lambing expert

H2ajobs; Jiggs (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation arranged

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nevada seeks a range herder with at least 3 months of experience caring for 800-1000 head of flock. You will work on the range through harsh winter conditions, monitor water and nutrition, move livestock to lambing grounds, and assist with branding and other duties.

Housing and meals are provided; transportation to the site is arranged; on-call hours apply. This full-time position requires vigilance to prevent losses and to protect livestock from predators.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks.
• Ability to identify approaching storms and protect livestock against winter conditions.
• Experience in feeding, watering, and monitoring nutrition of animals in extreme weather.
• Experience with lambing, docking, and shearing support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds and assist in labor.
• Identify signs of labor and assist during difficult births.
• Provide water and emergency feed; monitor snow levels and aliveness of animals.
• Maintain fences and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Disperse livestock to reduce overcrowding and support bonding.
• Protect livestock from predators and assist in branding, castration, vaccination, tagging, and worming.
• Move cattle and calves to branding grounds as required.
• May work off-range but majority on-range.

Skills

Livestock handling

Winter range experience

Herd health monitoring

Job description

H2ajobs in Nevada seeks a range herder with at least 3 months of experience caring for 800-1000 head of flock. You will work on the range through harsh winter conditions, monitor water and nutrition, move livestock to lambing grounds, and assist with branding and other duties.

Housing and meals are provided; transportation to the site is arranged; on-call hours apply. This full-time position requires vigilance to prevent losses and to protect livestock from predators.