Range Livestock Worker

Job Description ***** Job Seekers***** If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. Position: Range Livestock Worker Requirements: Have 6 months work experience, regular drivers license, willing to take drug screening & background check, able to lift up to 50 lbs. Willing and able to be exposed to extreme temperatures, extensive pushing or pulling sitting or walking, frequent stooping or bending and repetitive movements. Anticipated hours of work per week: On call 24/7 Job Description: Perform any combination of the following tasks to attend to livestock on the open range: feeds and waters livestock, herds livestock to pasture for grazing; examines animals to detect diseases and injuries; assists with the vaccination of livestock by herding into corral and or stall manually restraining animal on the range; applies medications to cuts and bruises; sprays livestock with insecticide; assists with castration; clips ID notches on or brands animals. Must be able to ride and handle horses in a manner to assure the safety of the worker, co worker, and livestock. Must be able to find and maintain bearings to grazing areas. Must be willing and able to occasionally live and work independently or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time. 9 hours per day is normal but workers may be on call for up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Minimum 6 months verifiable work experience required. The employer confirms that a minimum of 90% of the work contract shall be performed on the range for the total number of workdays requested. Schedule: On call 24/7 Anticipated period of employment: 1-15-27 to 10-31-27 Application deadline: 6/8/27 Job location: Montrose, Colorado Pay: $2686.85 per month FLSA exempt; no overtime paid ***** Contact the local workforce center for more information. *****WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790A) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER "DOCUMENTS