Bull Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Clay Center (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's USMARC in Clay Center, NE, is hiring a Bull Ranch Hand to care for a 600+ head herd of bulls and support associated machinery and facilities. The role includes feeding livestock, maintaining fences and equipment, assisting with pasture management, and collecting research data as part of an agricultural research team.

Irregular hours and exposure to inclement weather, along with travel between pastures and facilities, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year beef livestock production experience required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UNL driver eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for cattle barn, 600+ yearling and mature herd bulls, and related machinery.
• Assist with pasture management.
• Maintain machinery and fences.
• Treating sick animals.
• Feed livestock.
• Assist with the collection of research data.
• Irregular hours, work in inclement weather, and travel between pastures and facilities are required.

Skills

Precision & detail

Driver's license

Equipment maintenance

Beef livestock experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Working Title Bull Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)
Department USMARC-0937
Description Of Work
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 cattle, sheep, and swine industries.
As a Bull Ranch Hand, you will:

• Provide care for cattle barn, 600+ yearling and mature herd bulls, and related machinery.
• Assist with pasture management,
• Maintain machinery and fences.
• Treating sick animals.
• Feed livestock.
• Assist with the collection of research data.
  

Irregular hours, work in inclement weather, and travel between pastures and facilities are required.
Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.
About Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match
  

Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year beef livestock production experience required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UNL driver eligibility.
  

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