Cattle Ranch Hand; Clay Center, NE

Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Department
: USMARC-0937

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.

Irregular hours and work in inclement weather is required. 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.

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• High school diploma plus one year experience with the care and management of cattle; 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 university driver eligibility requirements.

None specified.

$18.00/hr minimum

Entry level

Full-time

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