Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
SOC Code: 49-3041 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,816 | $62,400 | $74,984 | $87,568 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,320 | $59,405 | $71,490 | $83,574 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,837 | $60,757 | $71,656 | $82,576 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,650 | $60,320 | $71,011 | $81,682 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,672 | $59,384 | $70,096 | $80,808 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $43,701 | $55,640 | $67,579 | $79,518 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $46,717 | $57,637 | $68,578 | $79,498 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $46,592 | $57,512 | $68,411 | $79,331 |
| Bismarck, ND | $50,461 | $59,800 | $69,118 | $78,458 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,834 | $60,258 | $68,661 | $77,085 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 4.2 | |
| Repairing | 4.2 | |
| Troubleshooting | 4.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.4 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.5 |
| Physics | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 51.5% |
| High school diploma | 43.3% |
| Associate's degree | 3.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Record details of repairs made and parts used.
- 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.
- Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
- Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
- Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
- Clean and lubricate parts.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Computerized maintenance management system CMMS FarmLogic FarmPAD ServiceMax Web browser software
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