Careers: Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists.”
22.08
Median Hourly Wage
19
Average Annual Openings
53
Near-term Retirements
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Information For Job Seekers
In this job, your typical duties would include:
- Getting information
- Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
- Making decisions and solving problems
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
- Identifying objects, actions, and events
Is this a good fit for you? Skills typically required:
- Operations monitoring
- Operation and control
- Quality control analysis
- Monitoring
- Critical thinking
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Short-Term Training:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
Professional Certifications
- None
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Opportunity Outlook (2022 -2032)
Current Jobs:
158
Projected Growth:
16% in Maine
Hires:
61
Information For Career Advisors
Hire and Train
Medium job preparation is needed. Most workers have a high school diploma or equivalent plus vocational schools and receive moderate- to long-term on-the-job training (OJT), which can range from 1 -2 years, or an associate’s degree. Career progression can take multiple forms depending on the worker’s interests, prior experience, skill attainment, or degree attainment. To advance, workers need around 5 years within the role and to demonstrate leadership, experience, and capabilities.
Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- No work experience required
Requirements/Typical Entry Points
Short-Term Training:
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Operation
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
Professional Certifications
- None
Experience in Related Occupations:
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Workforce Snapshot
Current Jobs:
158
Projected Growth:
16% in Maine
Hires:
61
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