Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-3041
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicianss reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 91.0/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance.
AI-Proof Score: 91.0 — Very High
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Median Salary
$52,080
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Job Growth
11.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Repairing
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Troubleshooting
- •Operation and Control
- •Critical Thinking
- •Operations Monitoring
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation