Herder
Employer
524 N. 400 W.
Blackfoot, ID 83221
United States
Job description
Attends cattle on range or pasture: Herds and rounds up strays by horseback. Beds down herd near evening campsite. Guards cattle from predatory animals and from grazing hazards. Drenches cattle. May examine animals for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions. May assist in vaccinating and medicating. The work activities involve the herding or production of cattle. Must have 3 months experience with 500-800 head herds. More than 90% of work will be performed on the range. ***Hours worked footnote: On call for up to 24 hours 7 days a week***
Special Requirements
Hours listed in Section A.6 are the anticipated hours to be worked. The employer may offer additional work hours or these hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, crop yield, available labor, and or productivity. Use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies only.