Range Sheepherder

Faith, SD • Faith, SD

487d • $29,000 - $37,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheepherder position involves caring for sheep and other livestock on the range, requiring availability 24/7. The role includes administering medical care, assisting with shearing, feeding, and maintaining the health and safety of the animals. The job demands working outdoors in various weather conditions and managing remote housing locations.

Requirements

• Ability to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision.
• Experience in livestock care and management.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with farm machinery such as tractors and ATVs.
• Knowledge of sheep shearing and handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency minor medical care to sick/injured pregnant ewes.
• Apply herbicides to noxious, invasive, and poisonous plant species on grazing areas.
• Assist in the shearing of sheep by herding them into corrals.
• Assist with docking and gathering lambs for shipping.
• Assist with irrigating forage and loading trucks with lambs or ewes for transportation.
• Attend to lambing ewes, including night checks, and ensure newly born lambs stand and nurse.
• Build and maintain fences and facilities for animal safety.
• Feed and water sheep and ensure adequate provision of both.
• Detect diseases and injuries in animals and provide necessary care.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary of $1,986.76.
• Opportunity to work in a unique outdoor environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed