Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Tasks Include:

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.
Tune or overhaul engines.
Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.
Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +14.5%

National: +11.4%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$49,210.00

State

$48,660.00

Regional

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Description

Career Cluster:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 41.70%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 34.25%
Some College Courses = 8.39%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 8.33%
Less than a High School Diploma = 4.69%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 2.63%

Related Work Experience

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 33.84%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 25.09%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 22.09%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 11.92%
None = 3.71%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 2.28%
Up to and including 1 month = 1.08%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 21.92%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 21.31%
Up to and including 1 month = 20.94%
None = 13.49%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 11.22%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.05%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.07%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 30.96%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 22.25%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.31%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 11.83%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.79%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 6.87%

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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.
Tune or overhaul engines.
Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.
Repair bent or torn sheet metal.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Additional Resources

For general information about a career as a heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technician or mechanic, contact:

Association fo Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)
P.O. Box 1368
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
http://aemp.org/

Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association
2750 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA 22031-4312

The AED Foundation (Associated Equipment Dealers affiliate)
615 W. 22nd St.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
http://www.aednet.org/aed_foundation

For a directory of public training programs in heavy and mobile equipment mechanics, contact:

SkillsUSA-VICA
P.O. Box 3000
1401 James Monroe Hwy.
Leesburg, VA 22075
http://www.skillsusa.org

A list of certified diesel service technician training programs can be obtained from:

National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF)
13505 Dulles Technology Dr.
Herndon, VA 20171-3421
http://www.natef.org

Information on certification as a heavy-duty diesel service technician is available from:

ASE
101 Blue Seal Dr. SE.
Suite 101
Leesburg, VA 20175
https://www.ase.com/home.aspx

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
92.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
59.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
59.00	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
58.50	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
55.75	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
55.25	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
53.50	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
51.75	Engineering and Technology	Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Equipment Maintenance	Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
75.00	Repairing	Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
72.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
65.50	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
62.50	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
62.50	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
59.50	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
56.25	Equipment Selection	Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
56.25	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
53.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
75.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
75.00	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
72.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
68.75	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
65.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
65.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
59.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
59.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
59.50	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
56.25	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
56.25	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
56.25	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
56.25	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
56.25	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
50.00	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
50.00	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50.00	Response Orientation	The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
50.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
50.00	Wrist-Finger Speed	The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
50.00	Dynamic Strength	The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
50.00	Depth Perception	The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
50.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
81.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
79.50	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
78.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
77.25	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
74.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
74.50	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
71.00	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
70.50	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
68.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
66.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
65.75	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
63.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
62.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
60.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
59.50	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
59.50	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
58.75	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
58.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
57.50	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
56.75	Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
56.25	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
56.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
53.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
52.50	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
52.25	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
51.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
51.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
84.50	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
83.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
77.75	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
76.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
76.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
76.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
74.25	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
71.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
71.00	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
70.50	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
70.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
69.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
69.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
67.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
64.75	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
59.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
61.17	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
50.00	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.20	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
93.80	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
92.40	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
90.60	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
90.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
90.00	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
88.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
88.20	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
87.60	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
85.40	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
83.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
83.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
81.60	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
80.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
79.80	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
78.80	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
78.20	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
77.60	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
77.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
75.60	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
74.60	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
74.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
72.60	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
71.40	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
71.20	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
70.60	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
70.40	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
69.00	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
68.80	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
68.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
66.40	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
65.20	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
63.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
62.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
61.80	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
61.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
61.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
60.00	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
52.60	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
52.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
50.40	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
50.00	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
50.00	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$34,870.00	$49,210.00	$61,310.00
Virginia	$31,970.00	$48,660.00	$57,920.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	$36,330.00	$48,660.00	$54,010.00
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	$39,080.00	$49,320.00	$56,510.00
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	$36,060.00	$48,380.00	$53,400.00
Shenandoah Valley	$35,180.00	$48,840.00	$52,590.00
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	48,000	53,500	+11.4%
Virginia	923	1,057	+14.5%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Analyzing Data or Information	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Working with Computers	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Training and Teaching Others	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Developing and Building Teams	2.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Titles

Agricultural Equipment Mechanic
Agricultural Mechanic
Agricultural Technician
Assembly Repairer
Combine Mechanic
Dairy Equipment Installer
Dairy Equipment Mechanic
Dairy Equipment Repairer
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Technician
Electric Milkers Installer
Farm Equipment Assembler
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Farm Equipment Mechanic Apprentice
Farm Equipment Technician
Farm Implement Mechanic
Farm Machinery Assembler
Farm Machinery Erector
Farm Machinery Mechanic
Farm Tractor Mechanic
Fitter
Greaser
Harvester Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Implement Mechanic
Irrigation Equipment Installer
Irrigation Equipment Mechanic
Irrigation Pump Installer
Layout Worker
Machine or Machinery Mechanic
Mechanic
Milking Machine Mechanic
Milking System Installer
Pea Viner Mechanic
Rice Dryer Mechanic
Service Mechanic
Service Technician
Set Up Worker
Shop Mechanic
Small Engine Technician
Sprinkler Irrigation Equipment Mechanic
Tractor Mechanic

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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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