[Core] [71% incumbents] Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
  DWAs: Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. | Confer with managers to make operational decisions.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment or facilities to determine condition or maintenance needs.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment. | Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.
  DWAs: Attach equipment extensions or accessories.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.
  DWAs: Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information.
  DWAs: Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products. | Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Position boxes or attach bags at discharge ends of machinery to catch products, removing and closing full containers.
  DWAs: Attach equipment extensions or accessories.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
  DWAs: Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.
  DWAs: Apply chemical solutions to plants to protect against disease or insects or to enhance growth.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
  DWAs: Load materials into equipment for processing.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals.
  DWAs: Plant crops, trees, or other plants. | Operate farming equipment.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps.
  DWAs: Operate irrigation systems. | Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Direct and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in planting, weeding, or harvesting activities.
  DWAs: Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops.
  DWAs: Operate farming equipment.

[Supplemental] [65% incumbents] Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products.
  DWAs: Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.

[EMERGING:New] Operate drones to monitor crop health, growth and pest infestations, and apply targeted treatments.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.38 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:2.86 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.79 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.76 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:2.72 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.69) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.64 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Chemistry (imp:2.61 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Law and Government (imp:2.57 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Design (imp:2.37 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Education and Training (imp:2.34 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Physics (imp:2.33 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:2.19) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Administrative (imp:2.18) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.17 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.15 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Administration and Management (imp:2.13 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Biology (imp:2.11 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Telecommunications (imp:2.09 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Geography (imp:2.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.99 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Communications and Media (imp:1.99 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.95 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  History and Archeology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Psychology (imp:1.78 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Food Production (imp:1.77) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.65 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.64 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.45 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Control Precision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Response Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Number Facility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Night Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.44 lvl:4.49) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.27 lvl:3.35) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.18 lvl:4.23) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.16 lvl:4.22) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.15 lvl:3.66) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Processing Information (imp:4.10 lvl:3.55) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.96 lvl:2.87) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.92 lvl:2.58) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.77 lvl:3.25) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.70 lvl:2.71) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.59 lvl:3.02) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.58 lvl:3.45) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.55 lvl:2.07) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.53 lvl:2.80) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.49 lvl:4.01) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.48 lvl:2.39) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:3.40 lvl:2.41) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.40 lvl:2.82) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.34 lvl:1.81) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.19 lvl:3.21) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.18 lvl:3.16) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.14 lvl:2.57) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.06 lvl:1.98) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.92 lvl:2.47) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.69 lvl:2.75) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.58 lvl:2.21) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.56 lvl:2.48) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.55 lvl:2.44) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.51 lvl:2.51) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.39) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:2.38 lvl:1.51) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.33 lvl:1.88) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.29) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.29) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.12) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.12) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.06) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.06) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.05) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.01) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.33) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.31) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.03) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Adaptability (imp:0.89) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.85) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:0.75) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:0.74) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.62) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:0.45) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.34) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.13) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.23) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Installation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 28,500
  annual_median    : $41,730
  annual_pct10     : $33,500
  annual_pct25     : $36,810
  annual_pct75     : $48,100
  annual_pct90     : $58,650
  annual_mean      : $43,710
  hourly_median    : $20.06

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Montana ($58,770)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($32,060)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.833x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:   14,820  median: $  37,650
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    8,760  median: $  46,500
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,770  median: $  46,240
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      960  median: $  48,730
  Educational Services                     emp:      540  median: $  60,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      500  median: $  39,530
  Retail Trade                             emp:      440  median: $  41,540
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      120  median: $  46,560
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:       50  median: $  37,880
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       40  median: $  48,350

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:   14,820  median: $  37,650
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    8,760  median: $  46,500
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,770  median: $  46,240
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      960  median: $  48,730
  Educational Services                     emp:      540  median: $  60,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      500  median: $  39,530
  Retail Trade                             emp:      440  median: $  41,540
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exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:34:36.500615Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Farm truck (similarity: 0.1429)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm_truck
  QID: Q4922993
  Extract: A farm truck also called agriculture truck is a vehicle designated for agricultural use and may include anything from small pick-up trucks or full size trucks.

  Title: Tractor (similarity: 0.3077)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractor
  QID: Q39495
  Extract: A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery, such as that used in agriculture, mining or construction. Most commonly, the term is used to describe a farm vehicle that provides the power

  Title: Rollover protection structure (similarity: 0.2295)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollover_protection_structure
  QID: Q333139
  Extract: A rollover protection structure or rollover protection system (ROPS) is a system or structure intended to protect equipment operators and motorists from injuries caused by vehicle overturns or rollovers. Like rollcages and rollbars in cars and trucks, cabs, frames or rollbars on agricultural and con

  Title: Agricultural drone (similarity: 0.5600)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_drone
  QID: Q28455932
  Extract: An agricultural drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used in agriculture operations, mostly in yield optimization by monitoring crop growth, aerial seeding and crop protection. Agricultural drones provide information on crop growth stages, crop health, and soil variations. Multispectral sensors

  Title: Farm (similarity: 0.1667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm
  QID: Q131596
  Extract: A farm is an area of land that is devoted primarily to agricultural processes with the primary objective of producing food and other crops; it is the basic facility in food production. The name is used for specialized units such as arable farms, vegetable farms, fruit farms, dairy, pig and poultry f

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET work activities, comprehensive task descriptions, and clear BLS wage data. Education and industry employment patterns provide solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:00:34.779216+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,908
tokens_output        : 4,229
cost_usd             : $0.046059
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though related topics like tractors, agricultural drones, and farm equipment provide context. The agricultural drone entry (0.560 similarity) reflects emerging technology integration in the field.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Agricultural Equipment Operators drive and control specialized farming machinery to support crop production and livestock management activities. These operators handle tractors, combines, irrigation equipment, and other agricultural implements to perform tasks like planting, cultivating, harvesting, and applying chemicals. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and precise coordination to safely operate complex equipment in agricultural settings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin by inspecting and adjusting farm machinery, checking for malfunctions through visual observation and listening to equipment sounds. They attach implements like plows, discs, or sprayers to tractors using hand tools and manipulate controls to set activation mechanisms. Throughout the day, they operate tractors and combines for field work, load and unload crops using conveyors or forklifts, and weigh containers while recording identifying information. They mix chemicals and fertilizers for sprayer machinery, position collection containers at discharge points, and spray pesticide solutions using hand sprayers. Emerging duties include operating drones to monitor crop health and apply targeted treatments.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong Realistic interests who enjoy hands-on mechanical work and outdoor activities. Success requires excellent control precision and multilimb coordination to operate complex machinery safely and effectively. Those who thrive possess strong problem sensitivity to detect equipment malfunctions, combined with dependability and attention to detail for consistent quality work. The work appeals to people who prefer structured tasks with clear procedures rather than abstract problem-solving, and who can maintain focus during repetitive operations while staying alert to safety concerns.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or less, with 56.8% of workers having less than high school education and 19.1% holding high school diplomas according to education distribution data. Entry typically involves on-the-job training to learn specific equipment operation and safety procedures. Post-secondary certificates in agriculture or related fields can provide advantages, with 14.4% of workers holding such credentials.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced operators can advance to supervisory roles overseeing other equipment operators or farm crews. Career progression may lead to farm management positions, agricultural equipment sales, or specialized roles in precision agriculture technology. Some operators transition to equipment maintenance and repair roles, leveraging their troubleshooting and mechanical knowledge, or move into related industries like construction equipment operation.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 28,500 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $41,730 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Wages vary significantly by geography, ranging from $32,060 in Arkansas to $58,770 in Montana, reflecting regional agricultural economics and cost of living differences. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employs the majority (14,820 workers), followed by Wholesale Trade (8,760) and Manufacturing (1,770). The geographic wage ratio of 1.83x indicates moderate regional variation in compensation levels.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While some tasks face automation pressure, the need for human judgment in operating complex equipment across varied terrain and conditions provides stability. Emerging drone technology for crop monitoring represents evolution rather than replacement, as operators expand their skill sets to include UAV operation alongside traditional machinery.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (45-2092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression pathway as both roles work in agricultural settings with equipment operators advancing from manual farm labor positions.
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
    data: Both in agriculture vertical
    data: Job Zone 2 alignment
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared vehicle operation skills and control precision abilities transfer between agricultural and industrial equipment operation contexts.
    data: Operation and Control transferable skill (3.9 importance)
    data: Operating Vehicles work activity (4.4 importance)
    data: Control Precision ability (3.9 importance)
  [task_similarity] Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct task overlap in spraying pesticide solutions and chemical application using specialized equipment and hand sprayers.
    data: Spray fertilizer/pesticide task overlap
    data: Chemistry knowledge (2.6 importance)
    data: Equipment operation commonality
  [riasec_cluster] Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles cluster in Realistic occupations requiring mechanical aptitude and equipment operation skills with minimal interpersonal demands.
    data: Realistic RIASEC code dominance (7.00)
    data: Controlling Machines work activity
    data: Equipment operation focus
  [transferable_skill] Machine Feeders and Offbearers (53-7063.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and operations monitoring skills transfer between agricultural and industrial machine operation.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill (3.8 importance)
    data: Troubleshooting skill (3.1 importance)
    data: Equipment Maintenance (3.0 importance)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['agricultural equipment operator', 'farm equipment operator', 'tractor operator', 'combine operator', 'agricultural machinery', 'farm machinery', 'agriculture equipment', 'farming equipment']
  exclude_keywords : ['mechanic', 'technician', 'supervisor', 'manager', 'salesperson']
  title_patterns   : ['*Equipment Operator', 'Agricultural*Operator', '*Machine Operator', 'Farm*Operator', '*Picker*Operator']
  common_variations: ['Ag Equipment Operator', 'Agricultural Farm Equipment Operator', 'Agriculture Equipment Operator', 'Baler Operator', 'Chopper Operator', 'Bean Picker Machine Operator', 'Berry Picker Machine Operator', 'Cane Cutter Machine Operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'agricultural', 'operate', 'principles', 'control', 'materials', 'activities', 'includes', 'machinery', 'production', 'products', 'objects', 'hand', 'machines', 'body', 'ideas', 'farm', 'identifying']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  53  0.01879  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  dwas:25%  inference:23%
tendency                   42  0.01489  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
agricultural               25  0.00886  wikipedia            wikipedia:40%  dwas:28%  inference:28%
operate                    17  0.00603  dwas                 dwas:41%  onet_tasks:18%  onet_dimensions:18%
principles                 16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    15  0.00532  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  onet_tasks:7%
materials                  14  0.00496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:14%  dwas:14%
activities                 14  0.00496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:14%  inference:14%
includes                   14  0.00496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:14%
machinery                  12  0.00426  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:42%  wikipedia:8%
production                 12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:17%  onet_tasks:8%
products                   12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00426  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                       11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
machines                   11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:36%
body                       11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
farm                       10  0.00355  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:30%  wikipedia:30%
identifying                10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
procedures                 10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00355  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
crop                        9  0.00319  wikipedia            wikipedia:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
problems                    9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
needs                       9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
mechanical                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:33%  wikipedia:11%
operations                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:22%  inference:11%
management                  9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
moving                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
standards                   8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00284  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%