As a Service Technician, you’ll be making sure that the most advanced machinery on the farm stays in top shape. Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of high-tech equipment, including tractors, harvesters, and other machinery you are not just a mechanic – you’re the go-to person farmers rely on to keep things moving. If you love working with your hands and solving problems, this job is a perfect career choice for you.
Work your way up to becoming a Manager and you’ll then lead a team to keep farms working efficiently and help them stay ahead of the game. Managers are typically also responsible for parts ordering, inventory management, and workshop operations.
Job Titles
- Farm Equipment Service Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician
- Workshop Manager
- Automotive Master Technician
Core Tasks
- Inspect, diagnose, service, and perform repairs and maintenance on advanced farm machinery.
- Attend to breakdowns in the field with a good level of fault-finding skills.
- Provide routine servicing to keep equipment running efficiently.
- Train operators on proper machine care and usage.
- Keep detailed records of repairs and servicing.
Personal (Soft) Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Leadership (Managerial Roles)
Study Pathway / Education Providers
A Certificate III usually completed as an apprenticeship, or a Certificate IV along with at least 3 years of relevant experience is needed. Many workers leave school at Year 10, 11 or 12 to start their apprenticeship. An apprenticeship pathway provides on-the-job training in addition to a certification.
Qualifications you can explore include:
- AUR30420 – Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical technology
- AUR31120 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR31220 – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- AUR31820 – Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
Further studies can open up career pathways to higher level roles including Management.
- AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR50216 – Diploma of Automotive Technology