Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
48 alternate job titles:
Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (Ag Equipment Mechanic)
Agricultural Mechanic (Ag Mechanic)
Agricultural Service Technician (Ag Service Tech)
Assembly Repairer
Combine Mechanic
Dairy Equipment Installer
Dairy Equipment Mechanic
Dairy Equipment Repairer
Dairy Service Technician (Dairy Service Tech)
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Technician (Diesel Tech)
Electric Milkers Installer
Equipment Service Tech (Equipment Service Technician)
Equipment Technician (Equipment Tech)
Farm Equipment Assembler
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Farm Equipment Service Technician (Farm Equipment Service Tech)
Farm Equipment Technician (Farm Equipment Tech)
Farm Implement Mechanic
Farm Machinery Assembler
Farm Machinery Erector
Farm Machinery Mechanic
Farm Tractor Mechanic
Field Mechanic
Field Service Mechanic
Field Service Technician (Field Service Tech)
Field Technician (Field Tech)
Greaser
Harvester Mechanic
Implement Mechanic
Irrigation Equipment Installer
Irrigation Equipment Mechanic
Irrigation Pump Installer
Machine Mechanic
Machinery Mechanic
Mechanic
Milking Machine Mechanic
Milking System Installer
Pea Viner Mechanic
Rice Dryer Mechanic
Service Technician (Service Tech)
Shop Mechanic
Sprinkler Irrigation Equipment Mechanic
Tractor Mechanic
Tractor Technician (Tractor Tech)
Tractor Trailer Mechanic
Tractor Trailer Technician (Tractor Trailer Tech)
Trailer Tech (Trailer Technician)
Salary Information
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians: $52,080 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Service vehicles to maintain functionality. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Repair defective engines or engine components. | General |
| Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. | General |
| Move large objects using heavy equipment. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Calculate costs of goods or services. | General |
| Install piping for installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Repair pipes to stop leaking. | General |
| Repair structural components. | General |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| FarmLogic FarmPAD | Data base user interface and query software |
| ServiceMax | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Irrigation Designer - Agriculture | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Irrigation Designer - Landscape | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor | Irrigation Association | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
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