Winter Range Shepherd: On‑Range Care & Herding

H2ajobs; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs in Kemmerer, WY is seeking a winter range worker to care for sheep across remote terrain, available up to 24/7. You will ride, handle and tend horses and dogs, break ice, haul water, and monitor animal health in cold conditions.

Requirements include about 6 months' experience, ability to work alone or in small groups in isolated areas, and a proven work ethic performing tasks with low stress handling. Employer provides housing and meals.

Qualifications

• Experience with range livestock work (6 months).
• Live and work in isolated areas for extended periods.
• Ride, handle and tend horses to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Attend to sheep on the range during winter seasons; provide emergency minor medical care to sick/injured animals.
• Assist with water hauling when sources are scarce; assist with supplemental feeding.
• Protect livestock from predators using tracking and humane methods; monitor and treat vulnerable animals.
• Repair and maintain fences and facilities to protect animals and forage; report depletions or disease indicators.

Skills

Horse handling

Livestock handling

Outdoor work in all weather

Job description

H2ajobs in Kemmerer, WY is seeking a winter range worker to care for sheep across remote terrain, available up to 24/7. You will ride, handle and tend horses and dogs, break ice, haul water, and monitor animal health in cold conditions.

Requirements include about 6 months' experience, ability to work alone or in small groups in isolated areas, and a proven work ethic performing tasks with low stress handling. Employer provides housing and meals.