Hands-on
2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert
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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
How does this connect to your interests? →A look at the work
- Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
- 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.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
- Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.
Interests involved in this work
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7.0 / 7
Investigative
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Creative
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Helping people
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Enterprising
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Organizing
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Skills to explore
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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
2025-08
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
2025-08
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
2025-08
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
2025-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2025-08
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2025-08
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
2025-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
2025-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2025-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2025-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Agricultural Mechanization, General →
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation →
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician →
Irrigation Management Technology/Technician →
Agricultural Mechanization, Other →
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O*NET-SOC code 49-3041.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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