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Agriculture

Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician

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

Annual openings

36

Median wage

$55,400

Typical education

Additional training with some programs being an Associate's Degree.

Growth 2026–2032

+21%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Additional training with some programs being an Associate's Degree.

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required, though experience operating the equipment is highly valued.

Some rural Community Colleges have Farm Equipment Mechanic programs.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerNo
  • OutdoorsYes
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Agriculture and Sustainability
  • Farming

Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
  2. Record details of repairs made and parts used.
  3. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
  4. Tune or overhaul engines.
  5. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
  6. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
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