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Tanimura & Antle

Tractor Driver

Salinas, CA · On-site

$19 - $20.50/hr

Drives and controls one or more farm machines, such as tractors, trucks, and harvesters to harvest crops. * Refuel engine lubricates machine parts and monitors machine operations to ensure optimum ...

ASR Group

Tractor Driver

Belle Glade, FL

$17.75 - $20.75/hr

Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar ... Operate all tractors and equipment safely and effectively ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ...

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Tractor Driver

Boston, MA · On-site

$21 - $24.50/hr

Operates tractor in cultivating and plowing land, planting and harvesting crops and in performing ... Repairs and maintains mobile farm and construction equipment. Assists in carpentry, plumbing, and ...

Florida Crystals / ASR Group

Tractor Driver

Belle Glade, FL · On-site

$17.75 - $20.75/hr

Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar ... Operate all tractors and equipment safely and effectively ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ...

H2O Innovation Inc.

Tractor Operator

Gulfport, MS · On-site

$19 - $22.25/hr

Valid Driver's License * Minimum 1 year experience with bush hog, side arm mower or farm tractor The successful candidate will have to pass a background check which includes criminal background ...

Tanimura & Antle

Ag Tech Tractor Driver

Salinas, CA · On-site

$19 - $20.50/hr

Operates tractors, trucks, and other farm machinery to support planting and cultivation, activities. * Utilizes ag tech tools such as GPS guided equipment, precision planting systems, and digital ...

Tanimura and Antle

Ag Tech Tractor Driver

Salinas, CA

$20.75 - $24.25/hr

Operates tractors, trucks, and other farm machinery to support planting and cultivation, activities. * Utilizes ag tech tools such as GPS guided equipment, precision planting systems, and digital ...

US Navy

Tractor Operator

Jacksonville, FL

$17.75 - $20.75/hr

Job Duties Tractor operators at this level typically operate farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds and road medians and perform farming functions. They frequently ...

Yulista

Tractor Operator

Colorado Springs, CO

$19 - $22.25/hr

Valid driver's license. * Experience operating tractors and related attachments in grounds, farm, or construction environments. * Working knowledge of safe tractor operation, basic mechanics, and ...

Veterans Health Administration

Tractor Operator

Bonham, TX · On-site +1

$24.85 - $29.01/hr

Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment through hydraulic or mechanical ... Do you have a valid state driver's license? (Please do not submit a copy of your driver's license ...

U.S. Marine Corps

Tractor Operator

Jacksonville, FL

$17.75 - $20.75/hr

Job Duties Tractor operators at this level typically operate farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds and road medians and perform farming functions. They frequently ...

Yulista

Tractor Operator

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$19 - $22.25/hr

Valid driver's license. * Experience operating tractors and related attachments in grounds, farm, or construction environments. * Working knowledge of safe tractor operation, basic mechanics, and ...

Yulista

Tractor Operator

Huntsville, AL

$19 - $22.25/hr

Valid driver's license. * Experience operating tractors and related attachments in grounds, farm, or construction environments. * Working knowledge of safe tractor operation, basic mechanics, and ...

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How much do trainee farm tractor driver jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee farm tractor driver in the United States is $49,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $58,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Farm Tractor Driver vs Farm Equipment Operator?

AspectTrainee Farm Tractor DriverFarm Equipment Operator
CredentialsBasic driver’s license, training in tractor operationDriver’s license, specialized certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOn farms, fields, and rural areasOn farms, construction sites, or agricultural facilities
Job FocusLearning tractor operation and basic farm tasksOperating various farm machinery for planting, harvesting, or maintenance

The main difference is that a Trainee Farm Tractor Driver is in training to operate tractors, focusing on learning basic skills, while a Farm Equipment Operator has more experience and handles a variety of farm machinery for different tasks. Trainee roles are entry-level, often requiring minimal certifications, whereas experienced operators may hold additional certifications and perform more complex operations.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Farm Tractor Driver job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 17% Full Time, 66% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $49,953 per year, or $24 per hour.
Tractor Driver

Tractor Driver

Tanimura & Antle

Salinas, CA • On-site

$19 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

The Role: Supports vegetable and summer crop operations by operating tractors and other farm machinery to assist with planting, harvesting, and field preparation.
Location(s): Salinas, CA
Areas of Responsibility:
  • Drives and controls one or more farm machines, such as tractors, trucks, and harvesters to harvest crops.
  • Refuel engine lubricates machine parts and monitors machine operations to ensure optimum performance.
  • Prepares harvesting machine by adjusting speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head or depth of digging blades according to type, height, weight, and condition of the crop being harvested, and conveyors and height of cutting head or depth of digging blades according to type, height, and condition of the crop being harvested, and contour of the terrain.
  • Attaches towed or-mounted-type harvesting machine to the tractor, using hand tools, or drives self-propelled harvesting machine to cut, pull up, thresh, clean, chop, bag, or bundle crops.
  • Moves switches, pulls, levers, and turns knobs and wheels to activate and regulate mechanisms. Drives truck to haul materials, supplies, or harvested crops to designated locations.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education and/or Experience: Minimum of three months experience driving forklift, tractor, and tillage equipment.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Other Skills and Abilities: Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Other Qualifications
  • Physical Demands: The role requires frequent sitting and communication, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. It also requires a full range of vision abilities to perform essential tasks.
  • Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, with exposure to sun, wind, dust, insects, pollen, and treated fields. Employees may also encounter loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and occasional vibration, so appropriate clothing and footwear are important.

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