[Core] [92% incumbents] Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
  DWAs: Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. | Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Record details of repairs made and parts used.
  DWAs: Maintain repair or maintenance records.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
  DWAs: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Tune or overhaul engines.
  DWAs: Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
  DWAs: Move large objects using heavy equipment.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | Install machine or equipment replacement parts.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Reassemble equipment after repair. | Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
  DWAs: Repair defective engines or engine components. | Service vehicles to maintain functionality.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Clean and lubricate parts.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
  DWAs: Install piping for installation or maintenance activities. | Repair pipes to stop leaking.

[Supplemental] [89% incumbents] Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
  DWAs: Calculate costs of goods or services.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Repair bent or torn sheet metal.
  DWAs: Repair structural components.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
  DWAs: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.67 lvl:6.24) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.84 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.70 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.68 lvl:4.61) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.54 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:3.41 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mathematics (imp:3.39 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:3.04 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:2.68 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.66 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.47 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.40 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.37 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:2.22 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Education and Training (imp:1.98 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Building and Construction (imp:1.92 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.89 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:1.79 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.78 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Foreign Language (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.70) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Communications and Media (imp:1.58 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:1.54) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.47 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.21 lvl:0.39) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visualization (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.62 lvl:4.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Static Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Sound Localization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Night Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.61 lvl:5.57) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.19 lvl:3.80) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.14 lvl:3.33) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:4.13 lvl:5.34) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.08 lvl:5.86) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.07 lvl:4.04) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.00 lvl:3.95) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.95 lvl:4.43) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.94 lvl:3.81) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.83 lvl:4.79) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.82 lvl:3.59) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.81 lvl:4.76) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Working with Computers (imp:3.81 lvl:3.36) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.79 lvl:3.78) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.76 lvl:4.41) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.71 lvl:3.47) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.65 lvl:4.56) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.64 lvl:3.90) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.53 lvl:4.16) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.51 lvl:3.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.45 lvl:3.76) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.28 lvl:3.86) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.15 lvl:3.42) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.08 lvl:2.79) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.99 lvl:2.68) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Processing Information (imp:2.95 lvl:3.12) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.91 lvl:2.74) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.85 lvl:3.20) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.85 lvl:2.97) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.77) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.72 lvl:3.00) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.67 lvl:2.54) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.88) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.64 lvl:2.55) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.56 lvl:2.78) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.54 lvl:2.30) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.69) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.47 lvl:2.11) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.44 lvl:2.21) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.44 lvl:2.05) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.25 lvl:1.93) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.37) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:1.21) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.19) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Initiative (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.94) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.87) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:0.80) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cooperation (imp:0.73) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.65) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.47) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:0.11) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.05) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:4.25 lvl:4.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:4.25 lvl:4.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Troubleshooting (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Installation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 37,870
  annual_median    : $56,550
  annual_pct10     : $37,470
  annual_pct25     : $46,450
  annual_pct75     : $65,580
  annual_pct90     : $78,740
  annual_mean      : $57,290
  hourly_median    : $27.19

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Nevada ($65,250)
  lowest_state     : West Virginia ($46,240)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.411x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (47 total) ---
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   28,490  median: $  58,880
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:    3,270  median: $  45,420
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,800  median: $  52,040
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,470  median: $  53,550
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,250  median: $  52,810
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      220  median: $  70,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      170  median: $  61,570
  Educational Services                     emp:      170  median: $  77,530
  Construction                             emp:       80  median: $  60,490
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       40  median: $  50,430

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   28,490  median: $  58,880
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:    3,270  median: $  45,420
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,800  median: $  52,040
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,470  median: $  53,550
  Retail Trade                             emp:    1,250  median: $  52,810
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      220  median: $  70,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      170  median: $  61,570
  Educational Services                     emp:      170  median: $  77,530
  Construction                             emp:       80  median: $  60,490
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       40  median: $  50,430

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: List of labor unions in the United States (similarity: 0.3371)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_labor_unions_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q6643858
  Extract: Unions exist to represent the interests of workers, who form the membership. Under US labor law, the National Labor Relations Act 1935 is the primary statute which gives US unions rights. The rights of members are governed by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. List Below

  Title: Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (similarity: 0.4510)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_Steam_Boiler_Inspection_and_Insurance_Company
  QID: Q5674528
  Extract: The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) is a global specialty insurer and reinsurer headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. It was founded in 1866 and is the largest provider of equipment breakdown insurance and related inspection services in North America serving over five 

  Title: Portuguese Armed Forces (similarity: 0.2817)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portuguese_Armed_Forces
  QID: Q1074294
  Extract: The Portuguese Armed Forces are the military of Portugal. They include the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the other unified bodies and the three service branches: Portuguese Navy, Portuguese Army and Portuguese Air Force.

  Title: Right to repair (similarity: 0.2540)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_repair
  QID: Q108837947
  Extract: 
Right to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely maintain, repair, or modify products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment.

  Title: Copenhagen, New York (similarity: 0.2941)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen%2C_New_York
  QID: Q3459904
  Extract: Copenhagen is a village in Lewis County, New York, United States. The village is situated between Watertown and Lowville. The population was 631 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. Strong supporting data across all major categories with clear occupational boundaries.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:27:40.112739+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,712
tokens_output        : 4,369
cost_usd             : $0.047243
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match found for farm equipment mechanics, though the 'Right to repair' article provides relevant context about equipment repair rights. The Hartford Steam Boiler article shows industrial equipment inspection and maintenance parallels.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural machinery including tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems. They combine mechanical expertise with electronic troubleshooting skills to keep critical farming operations running smoothly. These technicians work both in shop settings and in the field, providing essential support to agricultural operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves examining malfunctioning equipment to diagnose problems, often listening to engines and reading inspection reports to identify issues. They dismantle defective machines using hand tools, test and replace electrical components with meters and soldering equipment, and tune or overhaul engines as needed. Documentation is critical, as they record repair details and parts used for each job. Field work includes driving trucks to transport tools for on-site repairs of large machinery, while shop work focuses on reassembling equipment and testing operations to ensure proper functioning.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mechanical aptitude combined with attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the high importance ratings for these work styles. They enjoy hands-on problem solving and have the manual dexterity and finger control needed for precision work with small components. The realistic work environment appeals to those who prefer working with tangible objects rather than abstract concepts. Successful technicians demonstrate perseverance when troubleshooting complex equipment failures and maintain cautiousness when working with potentially dangerous machinery.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most farm equipment technicians enter through post-secondary certificates in mechanic and repair technologies (51.5%) or with a high school diploma (43.3%), reflecting the medium preparation needed for this Job Zone 3 occupation. Training programs typically cover mechanical systems, electronics, and hydraulics specific to agricultural equipment. Many technicians also gain experience through apprenticeships with equipment dealers or by working on family farms where they develop foundational mechanical skills.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Farm equipment technicians can advance to supervisory roles managing repair shops or service departments for agricultural equipment dealers. Some progress to specialized positions focusing on complex electronic systems or precision agriculture technology. Others may transition to related roles such as industrial machinery mechanics or mobile heavy equipment mechanics, leveraging their transferable troubleshooting and repair skills. Entrepreneurial technicians sometimes establish independent repair services or become equipment inspectors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 37,870 workers with a median annual wage of $56,550 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $37,470 to $78,740 annually. Geographic wage variation is moderate, with Nevada offering the highest wages at $65,250 and West Virginia the lowest at $46,240, representing a 1.41x ratio. Employment concentrates heavily in wholesale trade (28,490 workers) where equipment dealers provide service, followed by direct agricultural operations (3,270 workers). The profession benefits from the critical nature of agricultural equipment maintenance and the increasing complexity of modern farm machinery requiring specialized expertise.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation has moderate automation resistance due to the diagnostic and problem-solving nature of repair work, which requires human judgment and adaptability. While some diagnostic tools are becoming more sophisticated, the physical manipulation required for equipment disassembly, component replacement, and field repairs remains difficult to automate. The increasing electronic complexity of modern agricultural equipment may actually increase demand for skilled technicians who can work with both mechanical and electronic systems.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve diagnosing and repairing large mechanical equipment with hydraulic systems and electronic components.
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.6)
    data: Control Precision (imp:4.0)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.7)
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared transferable skills include Equipment Maintenance (imp:4.2), Repairing (imp:4.2), and Troubleshooting (imp:4.0).
    data: Equipment Maintenance (imp:4.2, lvl:4.1)
    data: Repairing (imp:4.2, lvl:4.1)
    data: Troubleshooting (imp:4.0, lvl:3.9)
  [knowledge_overlap] Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive Mechanical knowledge and work with diesel engines, as evidenced by engine tuning and overhaul tasks.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.7, lvl:6.2)
    data: Tune or overhaul engines task
    data: Engineering and Technology (imp:3.5)
  [riasec_cluster] Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within the Realistic domain, focusing on hands-on mechanical repair and maintenance work.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:4.0)
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  [job_zone] Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are Job Zone 3 occupations requiring medium preparation and share general maintenance and repair responsibilities.
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.6)
    data: Equipment Maintenance transferable skill

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['farm equipment mechanic', 'agricultural equipment technician', 'ag equipment mechanic', 'combine mechanic', 'dairy equipment mechanic', 'irrigation system technician', 'farm machinery repair', 'agricultural service technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['automotive mechanic', 'aircraft mechanic', 'marine mechanic', 'computer technician', 'electrical technician']
  title_patterns   : ['Agricultural Equipment Mechanic', 'Farm Equipment Technician', 'Ag Service Tech', 'Dairy Equipment Repairer', 'Equipment Service Technician']
  common_variations: ['ag equipment mechanic', 'agricultural mechanic', 'farm machinery technician', 'dairy service tech', 'equipment service tech', 'agricultural service tech', 'combine mechanic', 'tractor mechanic']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'repair', 'principles', 'tools', 'mechanical', 'objects', 'includes', 'control', 'problems', 'machines', 'hand', 'needed', 'ideas', 'techniques', 'materials', 'operations', 'activities', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  60  0.02249  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:33%  dwas:15%
tendency                   42  0.01574  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01462  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
repair                     28  0.01050  inference            inference:32%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:25%
principles                 16  0.00600  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      14  0.00525  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  onet_dimensions:36%  inference:21%
mechanical                 14  0.00525  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  inference:36%  dwas:29%
objects                    14  0.00525  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  dwas:7%  inference:7%
includes                   13  0.00487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
control                    13  0.00487  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
problems                   12  0.00450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
machines                   11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:9%
hand                       11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:9%
needed                     11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00412  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
activities                 10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00375  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
maintenance                 9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  inference:22%
services                    9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:11%  wikipedia:11%
electronic                  9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:44%
resources                   9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
components                  8  0.00300  dwas                 dwas:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
agricultural                8  0.00300  inference            inference:88%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
needs                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
human                       8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00300  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%