CAREER

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$46,910

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+10.7% (faster than the average)

Career

What Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Do

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Other Job Titles Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians May Have

Agricultural Technician, Farm Equipment Mechanic, Mechanic, Tractor Mechanic

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
  • Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
  • Record details of repairs made and parts used.
  • Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
  • Clean and lubricate parts.

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