Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
O*NET Code: 49-3041.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
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💼 Also Known As
Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (Ag Equipment Mechanic)Agricultural Mechanic (Ag Mechanic)Agricultural Service Technician (Ag Service Tech)Assembly RepairerCombine MechanicDairy Equipment InstallerDairy Equipment MechanicDairy Equipment RepairerDairy Service Technician (Dairy Service Tech)Diesel MechanicDiesel Technician (Diesel Tech)Electric Milkers InstallerEquipment Service Tech (Equipment Service Technician)Equipment Technician (Equipment Tech)Farm Equipment AssemblerFarm Equipment MechanicFarm Equipment Service Technician (Farm Equipment Service Tech)Farm Equipment Technician (Farm Equipment Tech)Farm Implement MechanicFarm Machinery Assembler
⚡ Skills (17)
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Repairing4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Active Listening3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (8)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0FarmLogic FarmPAD
Data base user interface and query software
0ServiceMax
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓2 levels)
Boilermakers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Rail Car Repairers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep(↓1 level)
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians → Rail Car Repairers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (9)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Repairing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Equipment Maintenance
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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