Sheep Herder

$15.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Alamo $9.74 - $17.25 Per hour Sheep Herder (Suppressed)

Occupation:

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Location:

Christine, TX - 78012 Positions available: 3 Job #: 17005200

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/22/2026

Updated:

04/22/2026

Expires:

08/26/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Seasonal, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

174089 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 2 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Seasonal Duration Permanent Employment Hours 60 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Help for .

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Temporary work 3/22/26-12/31/26. Minimum 2 months of experience working in sheep production required. Must have a valid, insurable driver's license or eligible to apply for same at no cost to the worker. Must take and pass an employer paid background check. All background checks and drug testing are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted. Workers testing positive will be immediately terminated. Workers will assist with all aspects of the lambing season and general livestock care on a sheep and cattle farm. Responsibilities include monitoring pregnant ewes for signs of labor and assisting with deliveries when necessary, caring for newborn lambs to ensure they are nursing properly and receiving appropriate care, and performing regular health checks on both lambs and ewes. Workers will be expected to feed and water livestock, clean and maintain lambing pens and other animal facilities, and ensure a clean, safe environment for the animals. Additional duties include moving, sorting, and loading livestock using safe handling practices, administering basic animal health treatments under supervision such as vaccines or medications, and keeping records as directed by the employer. Workers may also assist with routine maintenance and repair of fencing, water systems, and other infrastructure. While the primary focus will be on sheep, workers may also assist with cattle care as needed. Workers must be able to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and demonstrate attentiveness and care when working with livestock.

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