Cattle Ranch Technician — Livestock Care & Research

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Retirement plans with university match

Workplace culture that values yourtime

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Cattle Ranch Hand at the USMARC facility near Clay Center, Nebraska. The role supports research and beef livestock production through hands-on cattle care, pasture management, and equipment maintenance.

You will work irregular hours in varying weather, handle 800-1200 cattle, and must meet university driver eligibility. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; CDL and background

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED , or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience with the care and management of cattle.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain equipment, machinery, fields and pastures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 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.
• Assist with the collection of research data.

Skills

Cattle care

Observation & record keeping

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

CDL (preferred)

Job description

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Cattle Ranch Hand at the USMARC facility near Clay Center, Nebraska. The role supports research and beef livestock production through hands-on cattle care, pasture management, and equipment maintenance.

You will work irregular hours in varying weather, handle 800-1200 cattle, and must meet university driver eligibility. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; CDL and background