Sheep Herder
Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: STATEWIDE, NV
Job Type: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:
Temporary Position from 6/10/2012 through 6/09/2013. Attend sheep and; or goat flock grazing on range or pasture. Herds flock and rounds up strays using trained dogs. Beds down sheep near evening campsite. Guards flock from predatory animals and from eating poisonous plants. May examine animals for signs of illness and administers vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions. May assist lambing docking and shearing. May feed sheep supplementary feed. May perform other farm or ranch chores related to the production or husbandry of sheep and; or goats on an incidental basis. Must have three months experience working with flock of 800-1000 animals. ONE REFERENCE REQUIRED AND CHECKED. ESD staff to call employer for phone interview 8:00am-4:30pm MST (801)486-2004. SALARY NOTE: ROOM amp;amp; BOARD, MINIMUM AGE 16. OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS, FAX CONTACT INFORMATION TO 801-486-2315.
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