Agricultural Equipment Operator
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
- Careers: Environment, Nature, & Animals
- Level: Operational
- Salary: $29,805 - $59,611 per year
- Outlook: Stable
- Education: High School Diploma
Key skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
Career path
- lower level jobs: Ouvrier agricole général · Manœuvre agricole · Conducteur de tracteur
- higher level jobs: Chef d'équipe agricole · Technicien agricole · Spécialiste en équipement agricole
AI impact
AI will significantly transform the role of an Agricultural Equipment Operator by integrating more autonomous and data-driven systems into machinery. Operators will likely shift from constant manual control to monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting sophisticated AI-powered equipment. This requires developing new skills in technology oversight, data interpretation, and maintenance, rather than just traditional driving.
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Agriculture · Agricultural Technology · Farm Management · Heavy Equipment Operation · Environmental Science · Mechanical Engineering Technology · Vocational Trades · Animals · Outdoors · Nature
Frequently asked questions
What does a Agricultural Equipment Operator do?
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
What is the salary of a Agricultural Equipment Operator?
The typical salary range is $29,805 - $59,611 per year.
What is the job outlook for a Agricultural Equipment Operator?
The outlook is Stable.