Winter Range Shepherd — On-Call Livestock Care

H2ajobs; White Bird (ID); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Housing provided

Meals provided

Travel reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

H2ajobs is seeking a range herder in Idaho to manage 800-1000 head flocks on the open range. You will live in employer-provided range housing and work through varied winter conditions to protect livestock and maintain welfare.

The role requires identifying storm periods, ensuring unfrozen water, and distributing emergency feed while monitoring snow levels. Some duties may involve cattle, with most work on the range.

Qualificações

• Must have 3 months experience with 800-1000 head flocks.
• Identify approaching storm periods and take precautions to prevent drift/entrapment.
• Experience handling extreme winter conditions on range to prevent livestock deaths.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor nutrition needs and ensure animals have access to unfrozen water.
• Distribute emergency feed as needed and monitor snow levels to prevent paralysis or entrapment.
• Provide care for sheep, goats, horses, and dogs; may assist with cattle on occasion.

Conhecimentos

Livestock experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

H2ajobs is seeking a range herder in Idaho to manage 800-1000 head flocks on the open range. You will live in employer-provided range housing and work through varied winter conditions to protect livestock and maintain welfare.

The role requires identifying storm periods, ensuring unfrozen water, and distributing emergency feed while monitoring snow levels. Some duties may involve cattle, with most work on the range.