Field (Hojyo) Preparation Tractor Operator

ほじょうせいびトラクターうんてんしゅ

Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

A job that operates agricultural machinery such as tractors to perform land preparation tasks like plowing, land leveling, and drainage channel maintenance in fields.

Description

Field preparation tractor operators attach implements such as plows and harrows to tractors and perform tasks including plowing, land leveling, ridge forming, and drainage channel maintenance. They assess soil conditions and terrain to operate machinery with optimal settings, and also conduct daily inspections, maintenance, and simple repairs. They play a crucial role in preparing the growing environment for crops and must respond flexibly to changes in weather and soil quality.

Future Outlook

In the agriculture sector facing labor shortages, demand for labor-saving and mechanization is increasing, and stable job openings are expected. In the future, skills in autonomous driving technology and ICT utilization will be increasingly emphasized.

Personality Traits

Attentive / Interested in Natural Environment / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Full-time / Part-time / Seasonal / Shift

Career Path

Agriculture Trainee → Tractor Driver → Farm Machinery Operator Leader → Farm Manager → Farm Director

Required Skills

Agricultural Machinery Operation / Large Special Vehicle License / Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Terrain and Soil Judgment Ability

Recommended Skills

Agricultural Machinery Maintenance / Basic Agricultural Knowledge / ICT Agricultural System Operation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Because it is necessary to flexibly change work content in response to changes in weather or terrain.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because soil conditions or machine setting errors can affect crop growth.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because physical stamina is required for long hours of outdoor work and machine operation.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because work procedures are fixed, and creative thinking is not particularly required.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Complex mathematical analysis is not required.

Related Qualifications

  • Large Special Vehicle License

Aliases

  • Agricultural Machinery Operator
  • Field Preparation Worker
  • Tractor Operator

Related Jobs

  • Farm Machinery Mechanic
  • Field Crop Tractor Driver
  • Rice Transplanter Operator

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