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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-3041.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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

What this job is about

Ensure the proper maintenance and repair of farm equipment.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Diagnose equipment malfunctions

    Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.

  2. 2

    Dismantle defective machines

    Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.

  3. 3

    Repair or replace parts

    Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.

  4. 4

    Reassemble and test equipment

    Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.

  5. 5

    Record repairs and calculate bills

    Record details of repairs made and parts used, and calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.