Job Descriptions

Farmworker, Field Crop I Job

1. Performs following duties to prepare fields and plant, cultivate, and harvest field crops, such as cotton and hops: Attaches farm implements, such as disk harrow and weed cutter, to tractor, using bolts and mechanic’s handtools. 2. Drives tractor to field and tows attached implement back and forth across field …





Farmworker, Field Crop Ii Job

1. Plants, cultivates, and harvests field crops, such as cotton, hops, and tobacco, working as crewmember: Plants seeds or digs up and transplants seedlings and sets, using handtools such as hoes and scoops. 2. Chops out weeds, thins plants to leave sturdier plants spaced at regular intervals, and hills up …

Farmworker, Fruit I Job

1. Drives and operates farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest fruit and nut crops, such as apples, oranges, strawberries, and pecans: Attaches farm implements, such as plow, planter, fertilizer applicator, and harvester to tractor and drives tractor in fields to prepare soil and plant, fertilize, and harvest crops. …

Farmworker, Fruit Ii Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting fruits and nuts, such as cranberries, apples, and pecans, according to instructions from supervisor or farmer: Tills soil, plants stock, prunes trees and bushes, and removes suckers and runners from vines and plants, using tools such as …

Farmworker, General I Job

1. Drives trucks and tractors and performs variety of animal and crop raising duties as directed on general farm: Plows, harrows, and fertilizes soil, and cultivates, sprays, and harvests crops, using variety of tractor-drawn machinery. 2. Usually works year-round and may oversee casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.

Farmworker, General Ii Job

1. Performs variety of manual, animal-and-crop-raising tasks on general farm under close supervision: Feeds and waters cattle, poultry, and pets. 2. Cleans barns, stables, pens, and kennels, using rake, shovel, water, and other cleaning materials. 3. Digs seedlings, such as tobacco plants, strawberries, tomatoes, and orchard trees, using hoe, and …

Farmworker, Grain I Job

1. Drives and operates farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest, and store grain crops, such as wheat, oats, rye, and corn: Attaches farm implements, such as plow, disc, and drill, to tractor and drives tractor in fields to till soil and plant and cultivate grain, according to instructions. 2. Tows …

Farm-Machine Tender Job

1. Tends machines, such as corn shelling machine, winnowing machine, and grass-removing machine that separate crops from waste materials, such as grass, twigs, and cobs: Turns switches to activate machinery, such as conveyors, blowers, and shakers. 2. Adjusts machinery to obtain optimum separations. 3. Loads conveyors, hoppers, and wheels to …

Farm-Machinery Set-Up Mechanic Job

1. Erects and assembles farm machinery for use in field: Uncrates components at freight station or dealer’s warehouse, using crowbar and hammer. 2. Assembles and adjusts machinery according to specifications, using handtools. 3. Oils and greases moving parts. 4. May deliver farm machinery to purchasers.

Farmworker, Bulbs Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks involved with driving, operating, and maintaining farm machinery and equipment, planting, cultivating, and harvesting flower bulbs and flowers, and maintaining structures on nursery acreage or in greenhouse: Hitches farm implements, such as plow and disk, to tractor, and drives tractor while operating implements …

Farmworker, Dairy Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks on dairy farm: Washes and sprays cows with water, insecticides, and repellants. 2. Flushes, brushes, and scrapes refuse from walls and floors to minimize infestation. 3. Examines cows and reports estrus, injuries, and disease to supervisor. 4. Administers prescribed treatments and reports problems …

Farmworker, Diversified Crops I Job

1. Drives and operates farm machines to grow and harvest combination of kinds of crops, such as grain, fruit, and vegetable: Attaches farm implements, such as plow, seed drill, and manure spreader to tractor, and drives tractor and operates implements in fields to till soil and plant, cultivate, and fertilize …

Farmworker, Diversified Crops Ii Job

1. Performs any combination of following manual duties involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops on diversified-crop farm, such as wheat, onion and sugar-beet farm and tomato and sweet-potato farm: Rides on planter and brushes debris from furrow-plowing spouts. 2. Plants roots and bulbs, using hoe or trowel. 3. Transplants …

Farm-Machine Operator Job

1. Drives and operates one or more farm machines, such as tractors, trucks, and harvesters to perform specified farm activity as cutting hay, picking cranberries, and harvesting wheat: Hitches soil conditioning implement, such as plow or harrow to tractor, and operates tractor and towed implement to furrow and grade soil. …

Farmer, General Job

1. Raises both crops and livestock: Determines kinds and amounts of crops to be grown and livestock to be bred, according to market conditions, weather, and size and location of farm. 2. Selects and purchases seed, fertilizer, farm machinery, livestock, and feed, and assumes responsibility for sale of crop and …

Farmer, Tree-Fruit-And-Nut Crops Job

1. Plants and cultivates trees, such as apple, orange, and walnut, and harvests fruit and nut crops, applying knowledge of horticulture and market conditions: Determines varieties and quantities of trees to be grown, acreage to be tilled, and employees to be hired. 2. Selects and purchases tree stock and farm …

Farmer, Vegetable Job

1. Raises vegetables: Determines kind and amount of crop to be grown, according to market conditions, weather, and size and location of farm. 2. Selects and purchases seed, fertilizer, and farm machinery and arranges with buyers for sale of crop. 3. Hires and directs farm workers engaged in planting, cultivating, …

Farm-Equipment Mechanic Ii Job

1. Services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs on farm vehicles, machinery, and equipment, such as tractors, trucks, automobiles, harvesters, combines, silo fillers, plows, and similar equipment, using handtools: Observes and examines machinery and parts in operation to detect malfunctioning or defective units. 2. Replaces components, such as carburetors, fuel pumps, …

Farmer, Cash Grain Job

1. Plants, cultivates, and harvests one or more grain crops, such as barley, corn, rice, soybeans, and wheat, for cash sale: Selects and buys type and amount of seed to be grown, taking into consideration local growing conditions and market demands. 2. Operates equipment to plow, disk, harrow, and fertilize …

Farmer, Diversified Crops Job

1. Grows and harvests more than one kind of crop, such as fruit, grain, vegetable, and specialty crop, applying market condition and agricultural knowledge applicable to kinds of crops raised: Determines kinds and quantities of crops to grow according to market conditions, weather, and farm size and location. 2. Selects …

Farmer, Field Crop Job

1. Plants, cultivates, and harvests specialty crops, such as alfalfa, cotton, hops, peanuts, mint, sugarcane, and tobacco, applying knowledge of growth characteristics of individual crop, and soil, climate, and market conditions: Determines number and kind of employees to be hired, acreage to be tilled, and varieties and quantities of plants …

Farmer, Fruit Crops, Bush And Vine Job

1. Plants and cultivates fruit bushes and vines and harvests crops, such as grapes, cranberries, and strawberries, applying knowledge of growth characteristics of specific varieties and soil, climate, and market conditions: Determines varieties and quantities of plants to be grown, acreage to be tilled, and employees to be hired. 2. …

Family Practitioner Job

1. Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex, on continuing basis: Examines patients, using medical instruments and equipment. 2. Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history. 3. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition. 4. …

Fan-Blade Aligner Job

1. Bends metal fan blades by hand to adjust pitch of blade, and to align blades for vibrationless tracking: Places blade assembly on spindle of gauging fixture, and manually rotates blades between set of pin gauges. 2. Sights across blade surface and tips of gauge pins, and bends and twists …