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H-2A

Winter Ranchhand

  • Stratton Sheep Co.
  • Shoshoni, WYOMING

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Source last checked: 11/1/2026

Job summary

Livestock and animal-care worker

Pay
$12.16 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
1/1/2027 to 2/28/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 3 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$12.16 / hour
Positions offered
1 position
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
1/1/2027
Contract end
2/28/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
19 Thorsen Road
ZIP code
82649
Hours per week
48

Additional pay information

Work performed in WY. Plus Room. $10.81 (H-2A)

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Perform any combination of the following tasks required in general ranch work and the production of
  • livestock through winter months: administer emergency minor medical care to sick/injured pregnant animals using roping methods to gently immobilize animal without causing undue stress; break ice over frozen water sources; clean and disinfect livestock corrals, pens and handling facilities; evaluate and adjust feed rations for livestock according to body condition and season of production; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; feed cake and mineral to cattle in pastures; load bales of hay and/or sacks of grain onto truck or trailer used for feeding; loading/unloading trucks; maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets; maintenance of farm structures and farm grounds; make certain animals have access to fresh water; mix and feed specific feed rations to cattle; perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as grease and oil checks; protect pregnant cows from harsh winter conditions; repair and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals and forage; report to employer dehydration & other indicators of deterioration in animal body condition/behavioral changes indicating malnutrition or disease; use proper animal husbandry skill to prevent hypothermia/abortion/death; .

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Livestock and animal-care worker
Experience required
Yes
Minimum experience
3 months of experience

Required to: live and work singly or in small groups of workers in isolated areas for extended periods of time, to operate equipment and machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner, to maintain equipment and machinery to a standard established by the employer, work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes and large game animals, biting insects and extreme temperature, work with and around farm machinery such as tractors, UTVs and ATVs for supplemental feeding purposes and movement of livestock, handle animals using low stress handling methods, Workers receive daily supervision and on-site training (1-3 months). No independent operation of farm equipment with out supervisor approval and safety check, Work outdoors in winter temperatures, assist in removal of snow from animal pens, corrals and roads within the ranch.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26292-308415
Case status
Acceptance issued

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