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How much do hourly cattle driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly cattle driver in the United States is $20.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Cattle Driver vs Livestock Handler?

AspectHourly Cattle DriverLivestock Handler
CredentialsDriver's license, cattle handling experienceBasic livestock handling skills, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentRanches, farms, outdoor settingsFarms, ranches, outdoor and indoor facilities
Employer & IndustryAgricultural farms, cattle operationsFarms, livestock farms, ranches

Hourly Cattle Drivers and Livestock Handlers both work in agricultural settings involving cattle. While both roles require knowledge of cattle handling, Hourly Cattle Drivers focus more on transporting cattle via vehicles, requiring a valid driver's license. Livestock Handlers may perform a broader range of tasks, including feeding and general care. Both roles are essential in cattle operations, but their primary duties and credentials differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Cattle Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,416 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Feedyard Operations Apprentice

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC

Texhoma, OK • On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

JOB TITLE: Feedyard Operations Apprentice
REPORTS TO: Department Manager (as assigned)
FLSA STATUS: Hourly (Temporary Employment 60-day apprenticeship), Ag exempt
FUNCTION: Learns and performs the daily operations of the cattle feedyard including the feed mill, feed delivery, cattle health, and yard departments.
TEMPORARY OPERATIONS APPRENTICE:
All Five Rivers feedyards offer opportunities to gain real-life experience in all aspects of the cattle feeding industry. The operations apprentice position is designed for a 60-day apprenticeship with consideration for full-time employment at completion. You will have the opportunity to rotate through at least two and up to all four departments.
  • Feed Delivery - Learn to recognize various feed rations and understand their impact on cattle performance. Operates a feed truck to distribute a pre-determined quantity of feed to cattle daily; follows yard-specific guidelines regarding accuracy, distribution, and timeliness.
  • Feed Mill - Learn feed manufacturing and production. Receive commodities, maintain feed quality, and manage production output.
  • Animal Health - Process cattle and learn best practices for healthy cattle management.
  • Yard Maintenance and Environment - Learn yard upkeep and environmental compliance.

Department Rotation Time Frame
Minimum Two (2) Department Rotation Minimum 4 Week Rotation per Department
Minimum Three (3) Department Rotation Minimum 2/2/4 Week Rotation per Department
Four (4) Department Rotation Minimum 2 Week Rotation per Department
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Operations apprentice will rotate through at minimum two and up to all four of the following departments: Mill, Feeding, Cattle and Yard Operations. Duties will vary based on apprentice parameters, expectations, and fulfilling the needs of the feed yard.
  • Complies with applicable OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulations; maintains appropriate compliance records.
  • Sets a positive example by modeling safe work practices and following safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Passion to learn about the cattle feeding industry and/or work-related experience in agriculture.
  • Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPETENCY:
Expected to conserve organizational resources, attend daily/weekly team meetings, be an effective team member, demonstrate knowledge of EEO policy, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound, and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and is exposed to work in high, precarious places.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An employee is required to adhere to the department demands as assigned, i.e. Mill: wear hardhat; eye, ear and respiratory protection daily. Frequently to Occasionally the employee is required to push/pull, reach, bend, run, sit, stand, jump, climb, squat, kneel, lift, carry, twist, grasp/squeeze. Working with or near cattle, horses, vehicles, and equipment in all weather conditions.
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