General Ranch Worker
Employer
561 S Road
Mack, CO 81525
United States
Job description
Tend to flocks of sheep grazing on ranch. Moves sheep to and about area assigned for grazing. Prevent animals from wandering or becoming lost, use trained dogs to round up strays and assist in moving flock to other locations. Use guard dogs to protect from predators. Guards flock against predatory animals and eating poisonous plants. Maintain all fences, corrals, bunkhouses, buildings, and livestock equipment used for proper livestock management. 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.
Special Requirements
Three months of agricultural work experience required. Perform prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, pushing and pulling. Work in extremely hot, cold and/or wet weather. Repetitively use hand and finger movements. Lift, carry and load up to 75 lbs. Must be 18 years of age or older. Employer is a drug-free workplace.