Cattle Ranch Hand; Clay Center, NE

Position Information

Title:

Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Department: USMARC-0937

Requisition Number: S_260457

Posting Open Date: 06/09/2026

Application Review Deadline: 06/18/2026

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 focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, 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 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.

• 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.

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

• Full‑time
• Location:
  
  Clay Center, NE
• Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding:
  No

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