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Sheepherder

WESTERN RANGE ASSOCIATION

DIXON, CA

$2,133.52 per month

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+12085952226
Email address to Apply:
applicants@westernrange.net

Job Description

Full Time:
No
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
Attends sheep and/or goat flock grazing on range or pasture: Herds flock and rounds up strays using trained dogs. Beds down flock near evening campsite. Guards flock from predatory animals and from eating poisonous plants. Drenches sheep and/or goats. May examine animals for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions. May assist in lambing, docking, and shearing. The work activities involve the herding or production of sheep or goats (which includes work that is closely and directly related to herding and/or the production of sheep or goats). Must have 3 months experience with 800 - 1000 head flocks. One reference required. More than 50% of work will be performed on the range. Worker must be a qualified sheepherder. ***Hours worked footnote: On call for up to 24 hours 7 days a week*** Cuidar rebanos de ovejas o cabras en campo abierto o cerrado. Cuidar rebanos con la ayuda de perros entrenados para dicho trabajo. Ayudar a mantener las manadas juntas para cuando llega la noche. Proteger a los rebanos de animales de rapina. Tambien cuidar que los rebanos no coman plantas venenosas. Examinar los rebanos en caso que haya senales de enfermedad. Administrar vacunas, medicinas e insecticidas de acuerdo con las instrucciones recibidas. Asistir durante la epoca de paricion, esquilar y trasquilar. Las actividades de trabajo incluyen pastoreo o produccion de ovejas o cabras (el cual incluye trabajo directamente relacionado al pastoreo y/o a la produccion de ovejas o cabras). Dar de comer a los rebanos incluyendo comidas especiales o suplementarias. Se necesita tener 3 meses de experiencia con manadas entre 800 - 1000 cabezas. Se requerira por lo menos una referencia. Mas del 50% del trabajo se hara en el campo. Trabajador necesita esta un pastor. ***Nota: Horas de trabajo: 24 horas al dia y 7 dias de la semana***
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
null null - null null

Employer Information

Company Name:
WESTERN RANGE ASSOCIATION
Location:
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

Worksite

Address:
HASTING ROAD & DELHI RD, DIXON, CA 95620

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-20051-338691
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Employer shall provide housing and board in accordance with the rules and regulations of the federal government of the United States of America. Discretionary performance based bonuses may be available Payroll advances may be available
Date Posted:
2/27/2020
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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