Summer Range Sheep Herder
Employer
Main headquarters: 11388 County Road 101
Slater, CO 81653
United States
Job description
Must have 3 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to ride a horse to move the sheep from current grazing areas to new
grazing areas to assure sufficient food and to practice good range management. Workers will be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to be available to attend to livestock. Majority of total workdays (51%) will be on the range, typically in range housing, beginning with the first workday after the
arrival of the worker at the place of employment or the advertised contractual first date of need,
whichever is later, and ending on the expiration date specified in the work contract or departure of worker from USA. Tends flocks of sheep grazing on range or pasture, on BLM, Forest or privately own permits. Moves sheep to and about area assigned for grazing; prevents animals from wandering or
becoming lost, using trained dogs to round up strays and assist in moving flock to other locations. Trains and uses guard dogs to protect flock from predators. Beds down sheep near campsite each night.
Guards flock against predatory animals and eating poisonous plants. May assist in lambing, docking,
castrating, dehorning, shearing, vaccinating, drenching, and medicating animals. May brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark sheep for identification purposes. May sort and cut culls. May feed animals
supplementary rations. Incorporate range management practices to assure good range health. The
employer at no cost to the worker will supply all tools and equipment necessary to perform required
tasks. Take steps to provide additional forage and to manage livestock to assure forage availability. Must repair fences to keep the animals contained and assure their safety. Must be able to lift 75 pounds
Workers must be willing to perform all duties according to the employer's requirements during the
contract period. . Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado
climatic conditions.
Special Requirements
B4 sitting & walking -- may be riding horses on open range for long periods of time or walking to move sheep to designated feed areas.