Beef Cattle Ranch Technician - Field & Pasture Care

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Cattle Ranch Hand at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE. This full-time, on-site role supports research and livestock production with hands-on duties across care, maintenance, and data collection.

The successful candidate will handle 800-1200 cattle, assist with pasture management, and maintain equipment and fences. Irregular hours and travel between pastures are required; CDL may be preferred per qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year livestock production experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Cattle Ranch Hand at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE. This full-time, on-site role supports research and livestock production with hands-on duties across care, maintenance, and data collection.

The successful candidate will handle 800-1200 cattle, assist with pasture management, and maintain equipment and fences. Irregular hours and travel between pastures are required; CDL may be preferred per qualifications.