Agricultural Equipment Technicians repair, overhaul, and maintain a variety of agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage, seeding, and harvesting equipment.
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Diagnosing equipment problems and finding ways to fix them
- Repairing and servicing engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical and electronic systems in agricultural equipment
- Effectively communicating with customers, owners, and service managers
- Safely using hand and power tools and various testing equipment to check systems
- Keeping up with changes in technology that affect agricultural equipment
What Preparation and Training Do You Need?
- Secondary school diploma; math, science, English, and mechanical repair/electrical systems credits an asset
- Agricultural Specialist High Skills Major program may be helpful for high school students
- Completion of a 7,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training
- Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification
What's Your Future as a Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A)?
- Full-time with many hours during peak season when equipment is needed
- May specialize in specific area: fuel injection pumps, engine overhaul, hydraulic systems, or specific types of equipment
- Employers include agricultural equipment dealers, operators, or manufacturers and rental/service companies; opportunity for self-employment
Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $35.00-$50.00 per hour.
Self-Rating
Agricultural Equipment Technician (425A)
| Ask Yourself: | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Do you have good hand-eye coordination? | ||
| Do you have a strong mechanical aptitude? | ||
| Do you have strong reading and writing skills? | ||
| Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
| Are you able to lift more than 50lbs? | ||
| Do you have great attention to detail? Do you have a passion to learn? | ||
| Are you a positive person? Do you have great communication skills? Are you an ambitious person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as an Agricultural Equipment Technician may be for you!
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