Range Winter Sheepherder

Tasks

• Due to animals exerting more energy during the winter months especially in extreme winter weather, the herder will need to monitor the nutritional needs of an animal throughout winter.
• Ensure that animals have access to unfrozen water and to distribute emergency supplemental feed.
• Monitor snow levels to prevent sheep/goats from being paralyzed in deep snow or caught up against a fence.

Requirements

• Must have 3 months experience with head flocks.
• One reference required.
• The employee must be able to identify approaching storm periods and make precautions to prevent the herd from drifting against a fence line where they pile up and get drifted over with snow and freeze to death.
• The herder must be experienced in handling extreme winter conditions on a range to prevent death in sheep, goats, horses, and dogs.
• Herders need to have experience in identifying animals who are not getting enough nut

Schedule

• From Jan 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027

Pay

• $2132.41 per month

How to apply

• Send applications or questions to the employer.

Location

• HARRISON PASS AREA JIGGS, NV 89815 United States