Salary Breakdown
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Average
$46,860
ANNUAL
$22.53
HOURLY
Entry Level
$35,350
ANNUAL
$17.00
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,550
ANNUAL
$22.38
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,210
ANNUAL
$29.43
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
1,580
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
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Top Expected Tasks
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
01
Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
02
Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
03
Record details of repairs made and parts used.
04
Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
05
Clean and lubricate parts.
06
Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
07
Tune or overhaul engines.
08
Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
09
Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
10
Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
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