The workers will perform tasks in line with castrating, drenching, and weaning calves as well as assisting with shearing sheep. General supervision will be provided by the
ranch manager. Workers will leave the ranch headquarters each morning to feed and check livestock during the day and at times will be responsible for securing the
livestock in pens overnight before returning to the ranch headquarters. Workers will be responsible for inspecting and repairing fences used to contain the herd. Livestock
duties will include herding sheep to pastures for feeding and grazing; sorting and rounding up strays, protecting and defending livestock from predators and from eating
poisonous or noxious plants and maintaining water systems in the pastures. Workers will at times need to ride horses to move livestock. Workers will ride horses to move
livestock and must be able to handle a horse safely to ensure the safety of the worker, co-workers, and livestock. Workers will manually restrain livestock when required,
caring for all livestock and other domestic animals used to help with moving livestock. Workers must have a natural sense of direction to be able to find and maintain their
bearing to/from grazing areas. Workers must be willing and able to perform tasks efficiently without close supervision. At the ranch headquarters, workers will clean
stalls, pens, and other equipment used for the production of sheep and cattle.
Employment period: Dec 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027
