Sheepherder

Moriah Ranch, LLC · Walden, CO

Período de trabajo: 2026-12-01 a 2027-09-20

Tareas según la fuente

One temporary position opening. $2686.85 per month + free housing. 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. This position will require that the worker will have a 24/7 on call general schedule. The worker will be provided with mobile housing that will move along with the worker. Employer will provide workers a minimum of 4.5 gallons of potable water per day per worker for drinking and cooking purposes. Additional clean water will be provided to meet the workers laundry and bathing needs. Cell phones will be used as well as a mobile radio if no cell service. Employer will see worker no less than every two days to provide fresh water and food as requested by the worker. Must be able to ride horses and/or ATV in order to move the livestock safely. Must have 3 months experience and provide (1) reference from previous employer with knowledge of applicants skills. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Attend to livestock feeds and waters livestock by tractor and/or team on range or at ranch headquarters lambing, maintaining sheep herd health. Builds & cleans corrals. Wean lambs, vaccinations and pregnancy check ewes. Moves livestock to pasture for grazing. Assist with castration of livestock, and identification marking. Maintain all fences, 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 building and repair of fence, 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 ewes and lambs. Longer hours (night shifts during lambing) and more days (up to 7 days per week) may be required when feeding sheep supplemental rations, lambing 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 to the worker.

Requisitos adicionales

The employer will provide workers compensation coverage for injury and disease arising out of and in the course of the workers employment and no cost to the worker and will be in effect not later than the beginning date of this job order. The employer will provide at no cost to the worker a cell phone as an effective means of communicating with persons capable of responding to the workers need in case of an emergency. This device may be used for emergency or business use only. This may be substituted for other means if the conditions warrant. Worker will be directed and controlled by the ranch operator and/or designated foreman. However, workers are often required to work alone for long periods without supervision and to perform the required work reliably and properly. Three months prior experience as a general ranch worker and one satisfactory reference is required.

Verificación

Información H-2A

Vivienda: Consulta la orden de trabajo · Transporte diario: Consulta la orden de trabajo · Garantía de 3/4: Consulta la orden de trabajo

Cómo postularse

Referrals will be accepted from local Workforce Center offices. All applicants should be thoroughly familiarized with the terms and conditions of employment on the job order. Workers meeting all qualifications of the job orders should be referred to the employer. Employer will recruit through word of mouth efforts and will accept walk in applicants. Employer will receive referrals of qualified applicants, interview workers, and make hiring commitments. The employer will not accept collect calls from the applicants. A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS EXPERIENCE AS A LIVESTOCK WORKER IS REQUIRED. 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. PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: Documentation of legal right to work in the U.S. must be in the possession of the worker at the time worker reports for work and will be examined by employer as a condition for completing the hiring process. The employer or agent for the employer will complete the INS EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (I-9 FORM) on all workers. AGRICULTURAL WORK AGREEMENT: A copy of the agricultural work agreement contract or the ETA790 and attachments will be provided to the worker by the employer no later than on the day the work commences. The employer will follow all of the assurances and obligations set forth in 20 CFR 655.135.

Teléfono de reclutamiento: +19703965973

Reclutamiento: mtnmarcy@gmail.com