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Greenhouse Technician

Greenhouse technicians grow and maintain plants in nurseries and controlled environments. They prepare soil, plant seeds or bulbs, apply fertilizers and water plants to ensure healthy growth. In research or

Maintenance Manager

Maintenance managers in agriculture and food lead the maintenance team to keep equipment and facilities operating safely and efficiently. They plan and oversee preventive maintenance, manage budgets and ensure compliance

Field Service Representative/Technician

Field service representatives and technicians inspect, maintain and repair farm machinery such as tractors and combines. They travel to farms, dealerships and remote sites to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and electronic

Wildland Firefighter/Fire Tower Watchman

Wildland firefighters combat and prevent forest or prairie fires. Fire tower watchmen reside in fire towers to observe a particular area for fires and then notify the proper authorities. A

Farrier

A farrier specializes in the hoof care of equine, such as horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Typically, farriers clean, trim and shoe horses’ hooves to maintain the animal’s well-being and

Sawmill Operator

Sawmill operators are responsible for daily production, quality control, safety and operation of a sawmill and its employees. They maintain the equipment necessary to produce lumber in a safe and

Maintenance/ Service Technician

Maintenance/service technicians perform basic diagnosis and repairs on gasoline engines, diesel engines, transmissions and various agricultural equipment. They are the main point of contact for clients as their equipment is

Logger

Loggers work in the wood/timber industry cutting down trees and processing them into logs. They use chain saws and other specialty logging equipment to remove excess limbs and branches and

Wind Turbine Technician

Wind turbine technicians are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of wind turbines. They conduct basic cleaning and maintenance of wind turbines and are always focused on safety. Wind

Water Treatment Technician

Water treatment technicians are responsible for maintaining operational compliance of wastewater treatment systems and the storage of hazardous waste. Water treatment technicians perform daily monitoring of plant functions, which includes