Open Range Livestock Herder (Temporary)

About the role

Eight full‑time, seasonal, temporary Open Range Livestock Herders – Spring Lambers are needed from March 1, 2027 through June 15, 2027. Positions are based in Tremonton, Utah, with work sites ranging across Box Elder, Cache, Weber, Duchesne and Wasatch Counties, changing with season, weather and grazing conditions. Successful candidates will live in employer‑provided range housing and must maintain it in a clean condition. This position is associated with a future H‑2A labor certification application.

Responsibilities

• Tend to livestock (sheep and/or cattle) grazing on open range or pastures.
• Guard the herd from predatory animals and poisonous plants.
• Examine animals for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides as instructed.
• Assist in calving, trailing, branding, castrating, sorting, and loading animals onto trucks for transport.
• Assist with lambing, docking, shearing and providing supplemental feed and water.
• May assist in the range production of cattle, including herding.
• Maintain employer‑provided range housing in a clean condition and report any damage promptly.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 months experience with 800‑1,000 head bands of sheep or 200 head of cattle on open range