Beef Feedlot Technician

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Feedlot Hand at the USMARC facility in Clay Center, NE. The role involves providing a variety of basic agricultural duties to support research and beef production activities.

You will care for approximately 6,500 head, maintain pens, machinery and fences, and may work irregular hours in inclement weather. Experience with cattle is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required and a CDL may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year beef livestock production experience required; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Precision, accuracy, and attention to detail necessary.
• Ability to maintain and operate equipment associated with feedlot operation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements.

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 6,500 head at the feedlot.
• Maintain pens, machinery and fences.

Skills

Beef livestock production experience

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Feedlot Hand at the USMARC facility in Clay Center, NE. The role involves providing a variety of basic agricultural duties to support research and beef production activities.

You will care for approximately 6,500 head, maintain pens, machinery and fences, and may work irregular hours in inclement weather. Experience with cattle is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required and a CDL may be needed.