Winter Range Shepherd: Livestock Care & Range Duty

H2ajobs; Fishtail (MT); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Housing provided

Meals provided

Resumo da oferta

H2ajobs seeks workers to live and operate on the Montana range during winter, attending to sheep in harsh conditions. Tasks include caring for pregnant ewes, hauling water, feeding, and protecting stock from cold, predators, and weather.

Responsibilities require long shifts outdoors, independent work in isolated areas, and experience with livestock handling and basic veterinary care. Employer-provided housing and meals are noted.

Qualificações

• Experience with livestock on range and handling in harsh conditions.
• Ability to work independently or in small groups in isolated areas.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry and basic veterinary care.
• Comfort with operating tractors and ATVs in extreme weather.

Responsabilidades

• Attend to sheep on the range during winter season; provide emergency minor medical care as needed.
• Assist with water hauling and supplemental feeding when conditions require.
• Move pregnant ewes to ensure water/forage and safe bedding.
• Monitor animals for hypothermia, disease, and malnutrition; report conditions to employer.

Conhecimentos

Range work

Animal husbandry

Low-stress handling

Water/forage management

Ferramentas

Tractors

ATVs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

H2ajobs seeks workers to live and operate on the Montana range during winter, attending to sheep in harsh conditions. Tasks include caring for pregnant ewes, hauling water, feeding, and protecting stock from cold, predators, and weather.

Responsibilities require long shifts outdoors, independent work in isolated areas, and experience with livestock handling and basic veterinary care. Employer-provided housing and meals are noted.