21-J SHEEPHERDER, X3, Whitman County, H2A

21-J SHEEPHERDER, X3, Whitman County, H2AThis is an H-2A job order for sheepherderThis H-2A job opportunity is limited to qualified, available workers that are currently eligible to work in the United States, per federal regulation.Attends sheep and/or goat flock grazing on range or pasture: Herds flock and rounds up strays using trained dogs. Attend to sheep grazing on the range to include: Herding sheep on the range or in pastures while riding on horseback, riding ATVs, or walking on foot. Beds down flock near evening campsite. Guards flock from predatory animals and from eating poisonous plants. Drenches sheep and/or goats. May examine animals for signs of illness and administer vaccines, medications and insecticides according to instructions.Range herding is completed when vegetation is not in a dormant state. A range herder requires knowledge and maintenance of rangeland in order to avoid overgrazing of the range land and prevention of animals ingesting noxious weeds. The proper grazing action of these animals helps to reduce wildland fire fuel, increase soil fertility and improve vegetation. Experienced employees hired for this type of position would need to have the knowledge of maintaining a herd on a range so the animals don’t disperse in large open areas, be able to promote proper grazing of rangeland, and predator control on the range. May perform general repairs on fences.May assist in lambing, docking, and shearing. The following seasonal duties will need to be performed. Herder will need to move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds. Be able to identify signs of ewes going into labor and identify potential problems during the labor process. Know how and when to assist during difficult births. Be able to properly constrain ewes for difficult births and able to graft orphan lambs to mothers. Ability to identify herd health issues including but not limited to malnutrition of ewes and lambs, prolapse and mastitis. Provide water to animals, including minor maintenance of water troughs and water lines. May need to haul water in truck to supplement animal water needs. May need to provide supplement feed for the ewes and lambs if the range has insufficient forage. Disperse livestock on the range to reduce overcrowding and increase the success of mother and lamb bonding. Protect vulnerable livestock (lambs & ewes in labor) from predators. Move Ewes and lambsand assist in branding, castrating, vaccinating, tagging, and worming. Ability to safely catch lambs with a hook. Move ewes and lambs to summer range grounds.Some work/tasks may occur off the range, but more than 50% of work will be performed on the range. Western Range Association and its member ranches facilitate practices of good animal husbandry. Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or abandoning livestock entrusted to their care may be terminated for cause. If the negligent/abusive actions of an employee result in the loss/death of livestock/animals or cause harm to another person, the employee may be held accountable for these actions.JOB REQUIREMENTSMust have 3 months experience One reference required.Ability to lift 50 lbs.Willing to commit to the entire length of the contractSALARY/WAGE/BENEFITSWage is $1727.75to $1882.33 per month bases on length of time with employer and job experienceEmployer shall provide housing and board in accordance with the rulesand regulations of the federal government of the United States of America.Discretionary performance-based bonuses may be available. Payrolladvances may be available.The pay period shall be semi-monthlyThe employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies and personal protective equipment required in the performance of the specified work.Mobile units will travel with the workers to various range locations through Yakima, Benton and Adams Counties,Washington.Workers are on the range 50% or more of the time, therefore daily transportation is not needed. For the period of time the worker is off the range, transportation is provided by the employer.Transportation costs to the job site for domestic workers from outside the local commuting distance of the job site will be reimbursed by the employer after 50% of the contract period. In order to comply with the FLSA, the employer will advance any amount owed prior to the first paycheck. Workers who do not complete 50% of the contract will have the advance deducted from their final paycheck. Transportation costs from the job site to the workers home will be provided to those domestic workers that complete the entire contract period.Employer guarantees to offer employment for the hourly equivalent of 3/4 or 75% of the workdays of the work contract beginning with the first day of work.Full employment description of employer benefits is available from the employer.HOURS/DAYS/SCHEDULEContract period is April 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021On call for up to 24 hours 7 days a weekCLOSING DATE/DEADLINEEmployer will accept referrals until August 1, 2021How to Apply/Request a ReferralThis employer has asked WorkSource to refer only fully qualified applicants for this job. If you would like to request a referral, please contact any WorkSource office for detailed instructions on how to apply.WorkSource is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons with disabilities.TTY (Washington Relay Service 1-800-833-6384)Click the link to access the side by side checklist, Workers’ rights trifold and a copy of the complete job order for inspection.