Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Working Title - Cattle Ranch Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Position requires irregular hours and work in inclement weather. Due to the size of the facility, a valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria is required. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Technician I. In the livestock industry, this position is sometimes referred to as a herdsman or cowboy.

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Minimum Required Qualifications - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience with the care and management of cattle. Additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required - Yes

Physical Required - Yes

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. - No

Criminal History Background Check Required - Yes

Posted Salary - $18.00/hr minimum

How to Apply - Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact - Sheila Trampe, View email address on click.appcast.io

Job Category (old) - Office/Service

Job Type - Full-Time

Work Location (City, State) - Clay Center, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? - No

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Supplemental Questions

1. * Please describe your experience with the care and management of cattle, including both paid and unpaid experience (e.g., work on family operations). Make sure to include the number of years of experience (Open Ended Question)

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