Cattle Ranch Hand

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is hiring a full-time Cattle Ranch Hand at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center near Clay Center. USMARC covers approximately 34,000 acres and conducts practical research addressing high-priority challenges in the beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries. This position works primarily in beef production and supports the daily care of a herd ranging from roughly 800 to 1,200 cattle. What you will do • Feed, water, observe, move, and provide routine husbandry for cattle across the research center • Check animals carefully and communicate health, behavior, or welfare concerns to the appropriate staff • Support production and research activities while following animal-care and study procedures • Assist with pasture management and travel between pastures, pens, and livestock facilities • Maintain fences, gates, water systems, machinery, and other ranch infrastructure • Operate agricultural equipment and help keep it clean, safe, and ready for seasonal work • Collect or record research information accurately when assigned • Respond to changing livestock needs during irregular hours and adverse Nebraska weather Qualifications A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus one year of cattle-care and management experience is required. Relevant completed education may substitute for experience year for year. Applicants must be precise, attentive, able to maintain equipment and pastures, and hold a valid driver's license while meeting university driving requirements. A physical and driving-record review are required; a CDL is not. The starting wage is at least $18.55 per hour. This is a regular, full-time position with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, retirement matching, and employee or dependent scholarships. Applications remain open until the position is filled. Apply directly through UNL's employment site.