Bull Ranch Technician - Cattle Care, Field & Research

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

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.