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Job Description

Full Time:

No

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

The Open Range Livestock Herder will be required to be On-Call 24/7 and live and work on the range more than 50% of the time. Starting in June, livestock is rotated on seasonal range. From about June 15 – October 25 the sheep are on the mountain range pastures in two locations. We utilize alfalfa fields in the fall when available and sheep are moved to winter range in December. Range Duties include: Attends livestock that is grazing on range or pasture. Herds livestock and rounds up strays using trained dogs. Takes down and sets up of portable electric fencing and also working corrals. Beds down livestock near evening campsite and within night pen. Guards Livestock from predatory animals with the help of livestock guardian dogs, and from eating poisonous plants. Drenches sheep. May examine livestock for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instruction. May perform other farm or ranch chores related to the production and husbandry of livestock on an incidental basis. May sort and cut culls. May feed livestock supplementary rations. May be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to assure the safety of the worker, co-workers and livestock. Employee must be willing to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, and live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time. The job will entail operating a 4-wheeler for movement of livestock. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Most duties are performed out-of-doors and entail exposure to extreme heat and cold; dust, rain, snow, and wind; and herding hazards; poisonous snakes and predators common in range lands. General supervision will be provided by the ranch owner.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

6

Special Requirements:

Driving on ranch only - license not required

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

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Employer Information

Company Name:

Hulet Livestock Company

Location:

Summit, UT 84772

Telephone Number:

+14356912287

Worksite

Address:

237 E. Main, Summit, UT 84772

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23101-923674

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

4/24/2023

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