Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians, also called mechanics, inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries.
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- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Clean and lubricate parts
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles like tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems
- Locate and diagnose problems by examining and listening to equipment, reading inspection reports, and talking with customers
- Put machines and equipment back together after repair, testing their operation and making adjustments as needed
- Tune or overhaul engines
- Record details of repairs made and parts used
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools
- Use hand tools to take apart defective machines for repair
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Openings 138
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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