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Agri-business specific - Agricultural Equipment Operator
Industry: Manufacturing
Area: Agri-business
Drive and control farm equipment to till soil and to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. 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.
Work Settings
Primarily outdoors. Work is done during daytime hours; peak periods with increased hours.
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.
Job Outlook
Slower than average (0-9%)
Salary
$9.05 hourly, $18,830 annual