Agricultural Equipment Operators

Use agricultural equipment for tasks such as plowing, planting, harvesting, caring for animals, and clearing up messes. Cropping is one task that may be within their abilities.

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ABOUT AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CAREERS
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Some farms grow wheat, corn, or cotton. Other people grow fruits and veggies. All farms necessitate the use of specialist machinery and farm equipment operators. 

Many farm machinery, including planters and tillers, is pulled or powered by tractors. Harvesters and combines, for example, are completely self-contained machines. In general, the equipment is durable and easy to operate and maintain. 

Even with air-conditioned operator cabins and built-in radio speakers, ploughing or harvesting hundreds of acres of farmland can be tedious. The operation can also be dangerous because the same tools used to chop or trim crops can easily cut off a finger or a hand.

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Characteristics

Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Level of responsibilities
Physical demands
Critical decision making
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
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