Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE )
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Position InformationWorking Title: Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)Department: USMARC-0937Requisition Number: S_241023Posting Open Date: 10/15/2024Application Review Date: 11/15/2024 (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)Posting Close Date: Open Until FilledDescription of WorkThe 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 Cattle Ranch Hand, you will: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.Irregular hours and work in inclement weather required. Travel between pastures and facilities required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I.Minimum Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent plus one year beef livestock production experience required; additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.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.Preferred QualificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.Criminal History Background Check Required.How to ApplyClick on Apply for this Job  . You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.For questions or accommodations related to this position contactPlease call Human Resources at 402-###-####.Supplemental Questions* Please describe your experience working with livestock, including both paid employment and unpaid experience (e.g., work on family operations). Make sure to include the number of years of experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr