Sheepherder

Tasks

• Attends sheep grazing on pasture: Herds flock and rounds up strays using trained dogs.
• Attend to sheep grazing on fields to include: Herding sheep in fields or pastures while riding on horseback, riding ATVs, or walking on foot.
• Guards flock from predatory animals and from eating poisonous plants.
• Construct and tear down electric fencing within the pastures.
• Haul water to sheep.
• Experienced employees hired for this type of position would need to have the knowledge of maintaining a herd in fields and pasture so the animals don’t disperse in large open areas, be able to promote proper grazing and predator control.
• Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or abandoning livestock entrusted to their care may be terminated.

Requirements

• Visa required: H-2A
• Must have 3 months experience with head flocks.
• One reference required.

Schedule

• From Dec 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027

Pay

• $19.97 per hour

How to apply

• Send applications or questions to the employer.

Location

• Fixed site th Street, Nuevo, CA 92567 NUEVO, CA 92567 United States.