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.