Cold Weather Open Range Livestock Worker
Employer
7015 North 6800 West
Tremonton, UT 84337
United States
Job description
The employee will tend to the day to day needs of sheep and/or cattle grazing on open range or pastures in cold weather
conditions. Conditions can be wet. Snow, ice and wind are common. Temperatures can range from +50 to -10 degrees
fahrenheit.
The employee will keep the animals together and in the assigned area for grazing. The employee will observe the animals for
signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions. The employee will assist in
providing supplemental feed and water to the livestock. This will include breaking ice to allow access to open water. When water
must be transported by truck to the livestock, the employee will assist in preventing the equipment from damage due to freezing
temperatures. Some minor maintenance of fences may be necessary.
The work activities involve the herding or production of livestock (which includes work that is closely and directly related to
herding and/or the production of livestock). Some work/tasks may occur off the range, but more than 50% of work will be
performed on the range. The employee must be able to saddle and ride a horse or mule in a safe and effective manner such as
to avoid injury to self, coworkers, bystanders, or the animal itself. The employee may be required to shoe horses for their use.
The employee must be able to work alone for extended periods of time and complete tasks as instructed by the employer in a
safe and timely manner without direct supervision.
Jensen Livestock LLC facilitates practices of good animal husbandry. Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or
abandoning livestock entrusted to their care may be terminated for cause. If the negligent/abusive actions of an employee results
in the loss/death of livestock/animals, or cause harm to another person. The employee may be held accountable for these actions.
***Hours worked footnote: On call up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Special Requirements
Worker must be a qualified livestock herder. The worker must be able to saddle and ride a horse or
mule in a safe and effective manner such as to avoid injury to self, coworkers, bystanders, or the
animal itself. The worker may be required to shoe horses for his use. Workers must be able to work
alone for extended periods of time and complete tasks as instructed by the employer in a safe and
timely manner without direct supervision.