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
BLS median wage
$55,400
Typical education
Additional training with some programs being an Associate's Degree.
10-year growth
+21%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Additional training with some programs being an Associate's Degree.
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Work experience
No previous work experience is required, though experience operating the equipment is highly valued.
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
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
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
- Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
- Record details of repairs made and parts used.
- Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
- Tune or overhaul engines.
- Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.