Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.

As a Cattle Ranch Hand, you will:
Provide variety of basic agricultural duties to support research and production activities at an agricultural research facility in the beef livestock production area.
Provide general care and husbandry for approximately 800-1200 cattle.
Maintain machinery and fences.
Assist with pasture management and the collection of research data.

Position requires irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Travel between pastures and facilities required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I. In the livestock industry, this position is sometimes referred to as a herdsman or cowboy.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

About Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
Retirement plans with university match

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Minimum Required Qualifications
High school diploma plus one year beef livestock production experience required; equivalent education/experience considered.
Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.
Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures essential.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet UNL driver eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications
Posted Salary
$18.00/hr minimum
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