The employee will tend to the day to day needs of sheep and/or cattle grazing on open range or pastures in cold weather conditions. Conditions can be wet. Snow, ice and wind are common. Temperatures can range from +50 to -10 degrees fahrenheit.
The employee will keep the animals together and in the assigned area for grazing. The employee will observe the animals for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions. The employee will assist in providing supplemental feed and water to the livestock. This will include breaking ice to allow access to open water. When water must be transported by truck to the livestock, the employee will assist in preventing the equipment from damage due to freezing temperatures. Some minor maintenance of fences may be necessary.
The work activities involve the herding or production of livestock (which includes work that is closely and directly related to herding and/or the production of livestock). Some work/tasks may occur off the range, but more than 50% of work will be performed on the range. The employee must be able to saddle and ride a horse or mule in a safe and effective manner such as to avoid injury to self, coworkers, bystanders, or the animal itself. The employee may be required to shoe horses for their use. The employee must be able to work alone for extended periods of time and complete tasks as instructed by the employer in a safe and timely manner without direct supervision.
Eph Jensen Livestock LLC facilitates practices of good animal husbandry. Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or abandoning livestock entrusted to their care may be terminated for cause. If the negligent/abusive actions of an employee results in the loss/death of livestock/animals, or cause harm to another person. The employee may be held accountable for these actions.
***Hours worked footnote: On call for up to 24 hours 7 days a week***

Employment period: Dec 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027