Range Winter Sheepherder

Employer: Warren Ranch Company Location: Worksite locations vary across Laramie County and Albany County, WY (Headquarters: 1961 Torrington Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009) Period of Employment: December 3, 2026 -- May 31, 2027 Pay: $2,132.41 / month | Openings: 3 ### About the Role Warren Ranch Company is seeking 3 experienced Winter Range Sheepherders to manage and care for sheep on the range during the winter and spring seasons. This position requires living in employer-provided mobile or fixed-site range housing and managing livestock across rotational grazing grounds in Laramie and Albany counties. More than 51% of the work is performed on the range, requiring 24/7 on-call availability. ### Key Responsibilities Manage and herd flocks of 800--1,000 head of sheep. Identify approaching winter storms and take precautions to prevent sheep from drifting against fence lines and getting buried in snow. Monitor nutrition, ensure access to unfrozen water (including minor water line/trough maintenance or hauling water by truck), and distribute emergency supplemental feed. Assist with seasonal tasks including moving pregnant ewes to lambing grounds, assisting with difficult births, grafting orphan lambs, and monitoring for herd health issues (malnutrition, prolapse, mastitis). Protect vulnerable ewes and lambs from predators and disperse livestock to encourage mother-lamb bonding. Assist in docking, shearing, branding, castrating, vaccinating, tagging, worming, and safely catching lambs. Maintain clean range housing to avoid pests and vermin. ### Job Details & Schedule Type: Full-Time, Temporary / Seasonal (H-2A Agricultural Clearance Order) Hours: On-call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Pay Frequency: Semi-Monthly Housing & Meals: Free employer-provided range housing (9 mobile range units, 1 fixed-site unit), free cooking facilities, food/prepared meals, and potable water. Equipment Provided: Cell phone, horse and tack, dogs, binoculars, shovel, axe, sleeping bag, rain gear, insulated coveralls, winter boots, stocking hat, and gloves. ### Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Minimum of 3 months of experience handling 800--1,000 head sheep flocks. References: One verifiable job reference required. Education: No minimum education required. Physical & Environmental Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, endure extreme temperatures, and perform extensive sitting or walking. Drug & Alcohol Policy: Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required at the employer's expense. Zero tolerance for drug or alcohol use on the job. ### Transportation & Travel Inbound and outbound travel and daily subsistence ($16.78/day minimum, up to $68.00/day with receipts) between the worker's home town and the worksite will be provided or reimbursed upon completing 50% of the contract. Employer provides daily transportation when workers are off the range.