Agricultural equipment technician, Kaihangarau taputapu ahuwhenua
Also known as
- Field service technician, farm equipment mechanic, agricultural machinery mechanic, agricultural service technician
Agricultural equipment technicians repair and service farm machinery and vehicles like tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment and irrigation systems.
Your pay could be
$54K
Lower
$70K to $103K
Most common
$125K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Agricultural equipment technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings or be on call
- usually work in garages, workshops or on farms and may travel locally or nationally
- may work in loud, dusty and dirty conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Repair defective engines or engine components.
- Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
- Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
You usually need a qualification or experience to become an agricultural equipment technician.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4 and 5) (Agricultural Equipment strand)
- a Class 2 or higher driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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