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Farm Equipment Operator

Also known as: Tractor Operator, Combine Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Agricultural Machine Operator

AI Impact Score

60/100

Autonomous tractors and harvesters are advancing rapidly. Operators who can manage, monitor, and maintain automated fleets will remain essential; purely manual operators face displacement.

$30k – $65k

Salary Range

declining

Growth Outlook

290,000

Total Jobs (US)

-4%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Straight-line field drivingRepetitive planting passesBasic spraying operationsSimple grain cart logistics

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Fleet monitoring and managementEquipment diagnosticsPrecision application adjustmentsHarvest logistics optimization

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Complex terrain navigationEquipment maintenance and repairSafety oversightEmergency response in the field

Current Skills

Equipment OperationMechanical AptitudeSafety ProceduresCrop KnowledgeCDL (often required)

Future-Proof Skills

Autonomous Equipment Management Precision Ag Software Electrical/Hydraulic Diagnostics Fleet Management

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