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Farm Labor Contractors

Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.

Career Cluster:Agriculture
Job Family:Business and Financial Operations
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting
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Key Tasks

  • Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
  • Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
  • Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
  • Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
  • Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
  • Supervise the work of contracted employees.
  • Furnish tools for employee use.

Skills

Speaking
63%
Active Listening
60%
Management of Personnel Resources
56%
Time Management
53%
Coordination
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Writing
44%
Negotiation
44%
Complex Problem Solving
44%
Monitoring
44%
Instructing
41%
Persuasion
41%
Service Orientation
41%
Operation and Control
38%
Active Learning
35%
Operations Monitoring
35%
Learning Strategies
31%
Mathematics
28%
Systems Analysis
28%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Systems Evaluation
22%
Troubleshooting
19%
Quality Control Analysis
19%
Programming
10%
Operations Analysis
6%
Science
6%
Equipment Selection
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%
Technology Design
0%

Knowledge

Foreign Language
63%
Mathematics
62%
Food Production
62%
Personnel and Human Resources
61%
Production and Processing
56%
Law and Government
54%
Customer and Personal Service
50%
Administration and Management
46%
English Language
45%
Public Safety and Security
44%
Economics and Accounting
43%
Mechanical
42%
Education and Training
41%
Computers and Electronics
38%
Administrative
37%
Telecommunications
37%
Transportation
34%
Communications and Media
33%
Medicine and Dentistry
32%
Psychology
22%
Therapy and Counseling
22%
Geography
21%
Biology
16%
Sociology and Anthropology
15%
Engineering and Technology
12%
Chemistry
12%
Sales and Marketing
10%
Design
6%
Building and Construction
6%
History and Archeology
5%
Fine Arts
5%
Philosophy and Theology
5%
Physics
5%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
66%
Oral Expression
63%
Speech Clarity
60%
Speech Recognition
56%
Problem Sensitivity
53%
Near Vision
50%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Multilimb Coordination
47%
Written Comprehension
47%
Control Precision
47%
Information Ordering
47%
Written Expression
47%
Inductive Reasoning
44%
Selective Attention
44%
Category Flexibility
41%
Far Vision
38%
Depth Perception
38%
Time Sharing
38%
Reaction Time
35%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
35%
Trunk Strength
35%
Rate Control
35%
Manual Dexterity
35%
Response Orientation
31%
Flexibility of Closure
31%
Visual Color Discrimination
31%
Hearing Sensitivity
28%
Auditory Attention
28%
Fluency of Ideas
28%
Static Strength
28%
Mathematical Reasoning
28%
Peripheral Vision
28%
Speed of Limb Movement
28%
Memorization
28%
Perceptual Speed
28%
Number Facility
28%
Originality
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Stamina
25%
Finger Dexterity
25%
Spatial Orientation
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Visualization
22%
Extent Flexibility
22%
Night Vision
22%
Dynamic Strength
22%
Gross Body Equilibrium
19%
Sound Localization
16%
Wrist-Finger Speed
3%
Explosive Strength
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
67%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
63%
Training and Teaching Others
60%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
60%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
57%
Performing Administrative Activities
56%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
54%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
51%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
47%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
47%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
47%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
45%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
45%
Processing Information
45%
Scheduling Work and Activities
44%
Coaching and Developing Others
44%
Assisting and Caring for Others
44%
Getting Information
42%
Performing General Physical Activities
42%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
41%
Selling or Influencing Others
39%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
39%
Working with Computers
39%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
39%
Documenting/Recording Information
36%
Analyzing Data or Information
35%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
35%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
32%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
32%
Staffing Organizational Units
32%
Developing and Building Teams
32%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
30%
Handling and Moving Objects
28%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
22%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
21%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
20%
Controlling Machines and Processes
19%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
18%
Thinking Creatively
18%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
8%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
1%

Work Context

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

99%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

95%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

91%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

90%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

89%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

89%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

87%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

87%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

86%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

86%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

86%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

82%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

80%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

79%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

77%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

73%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

72%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

70%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

67%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

67%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

66%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

63%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

61%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

57%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

56%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

52%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

49%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

48%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

48%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

48%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

45%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

45%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

44%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

40%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

39%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

38%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

38%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

38%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

37%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

36%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

36%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

30%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

26%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

22%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

21%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

20%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

16%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

10%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

6%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

6%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

6%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

5%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

5%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

1%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

0%

Education

Less than high school diploma

0%

High school diploma or equivalent

0%

Some college, no degree

0%

Interests

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

67

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

64

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

57

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

37

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

9

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Leadership Orientation
82%
Dependability
77%
Stress Tolerance
53%
Attention to Detail
52%
Integrity
50%
Self-Control
50%
Cooperation
48%
Perseverance
47%
Social Orientation
46%
Self-Confidence
43%
Initiative
42%
Empathy
40%
Humility
38%
Adaptability
36%
Optimism
34%
Sincerity
34%
Achievement Orientation
33%
Cautiousness
19%
Intellectual Curiosity
5%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
5%
Innovation
1%

Work Values

Relationships
67%
Independence
56%
Recognition
39%
Achievement
33%
Working Conditions
31%
Support
28%

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