Cattle Ranch Hand; Clay Center, NE

Position Information

Working Title:

Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Department: USMARC-0937

Requisition Number: S_260402

Posting Open Date: 05/26/2026

Application Review Date: 06/05/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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

• Provide a 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.
• Assist with the collection of research data.

Position requires irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Due to the size of the facility, a valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria is 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.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience with the care and management of cattle. Additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Physical
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Criminal History Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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