Agricultural Equipment Operators
Career Snapshot
ABOUT AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CAREERS
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
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.
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
Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Processing Information
Areas of Study
Chemistry
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Mathematics
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Degrees
Colleges
Top Skills
Active Listening
Equipment Maintenance
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Repairing
Social Perceptiveness
Troubleshooting