Agricultural Equipment Operators
Code: 45-2091.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£41,730
Range: £33,500 - £58,650
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Baler Operator
Cutter Operator
Equipment Operator
Farm Equipment Operator
Hay Baler
Loader Operator
Packing Tractor Machine Operator
Rake Operator
Sprayer
Windrower Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.
- Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
- Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Martens Farms Farm Trac
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Agricultural Equipment Operators
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators is £41,730. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £33,500, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £58,650 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Agricultural Equipment Operators typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Agricultural Equipment Operators include: Martens Farms Farm Trac, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£33,500
Median Annual (Average):
£41,730
90th Percentile (Senior):
£58,650
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Occupational Terms
#realistic interests
#equipment
#chemicals
#mix materials
#disease
#forestry
#crop
#manipulate controls
#forklift
#spray fertilizer