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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Salaries
in Ames, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $29.53 – $32.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $61,422 – $67,565
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How much do Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$26.36/hr
Range: $25.10 - $27.61
Annual Rate
$54,820
Range: $52,209 - $57,430
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.01/hr
Range: $29.53 - $32.48
Annual Rate
$64,494
Range: $61,422 - $67,565
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.66/hr
Range: $33.96 - $37.35
Annual Rate
$74,168
Range: $70,635 - $77,700
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians job description
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
