RANGE LIVESTOCK HERDER

***Job Seekers***** If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. POSITION: Range Livestock Herder. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to ride horses and/or ATV in order to move the livestock safely. Must have driver's requirements. Must have 6 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Prospective workers must provide a reference from an employer reference who can verify the workers experience and satisfactory work performance. If related experience is older than 2 years, a second reference with contact information is required. Applicants must provide the name, address and telephone number of their references. JOB DESCRIPTION: A signed contract may be required. Three -quarter time guarantee. Work tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to the worker. Transportation& subsistence expenses to worksite provided by employer or paid by employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract. Must be able to ride horses and/or ATV in order to move the livestock safely. Must have 6 months experience and provide (1) references from previous employer with knowledge of applicant's skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters calving, maintaining cattle herd health. Repairs & cleans corrals. Wean calves, vaccinations and pregnancy check cows. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Assist with castration of livestock, and identification marking. Maintain all corrals, cabins, buildings, range improvements, and livestock equipment used for proper cattle management. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Must have knowledge of repair of fences for the safety of animals, irrigation knowledge and management, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay for livestock. Maintain ranch buildings. Maintain equipment in a working condition and observe safe practices. Assist with the shipping of cows and calves. Longer hours (night shifts during calving) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding cows supplemental rations, calving season, irrigation and haying season. Workers must be willing and able to perform all duties according to the employers' requirements during the contract period. Workers will be expected to work in conditions normally associated with Colorado climatic conditions. All materials and tools will be provided by the employer at no cost ANTICIPATED HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK: Range Position - on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. SCHEDULE: Range Position - on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 3/1/2025 - 12/31/2025. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/31/2025 JOB LOCATION: Various range locations in Jackson County, CO area. PAY: $2559.11 per month. FLSA exempt; no overtime paid BENEFITS: Room and board. ***** Contact the local workforce center for more information. *****WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER DOCUMENTS

Created: 2025-08-19