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Farm Machinery Attendant

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.55
Senior Farm Machinery Mechanic - 8522
Farm Machinery Mechanic - 8523
Assistant Farm Machinery Mechanic - 8524
Farm Machinery Attendant - 8525

June, 1976

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SERIES CONCEPT

Farm Machinery Mechanics service, maintain and repair a wide variety of 
farm and construction equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, 
cranes, loaders, ditching machines, graders, sprayers, fertilizer 
spreaders, combines, wind machines, stationary engines and pumps, 
attached or towed tillage and harvesting machines and earth-moving 
equipment; diagnose and correct mechanical malfunctions; repair, 
overhaul and rebuild gasoline, propane and diesel engines, 
transmissions, differentials, drive trains and hydraulic, electrical, 
and cooling systems.  Incumbents typically lubricate designated parts of 
farm machinery; operate field service trucks for lubrication, refueling, 
and minor field repairs; dismount, repair and replace tires; make sheet 
metal repairs; weld and braze; operate metal lathes, drill presses, 
milling machines, grinders, and other shop tools; and perform other 
related duties as required.

                         CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Farm Machinery Mechanic

Under direction, Senior Farm Machinery Mechanics plan, organize and 
direct the operations of a farm machinery service garage; set up 
inspection and preventative maintenance schedules; maintain and repair 
of all types of light and heavy-duty agricultural equipment as outlined 
in the series concept; and establish and maintain shop safety 
procedures.

Examples of assignments allocated to this level of difficulty and 
responsibility are:

    Designs and fabricates specialized farm equipment and machines for field 
    research projects.

    As a working supervisor, plans, assigns, and reviews all mechanical work 
    performed by Farm Machinery Mechanics and makes difficult adjustments to 
    farm equipment.

Farm Machinery Mechanic

Under general supervision Farm Machinery Mechanics maintain and repair 
all types of light and heavy duty agricultural equipment and other 
equipment as outlined in the series concept.

Examples of assignments allocated to the operational level of difficulty 
and responsibility are:

     Receives and assembles new farm machinery equipment such as planters, 
     harvesters and sprayers, and adjusts and calibrates machinery in
     accordance with operating specifications.

     Maintains and repairs harvesting equipment such as forage choppers, 
     swathers, and balers; and keeps maintenance and repair records of each 
     machine.

     Assists in the fabrication and design of trailers, decks, and other 
     specialized equipment.

Assistant Farm Machinery Mechanic

Under supervision Assistant Farm Machinery Mechanics (1) assist in the 
maintenance and repair of tractors, farm machinery and heavy equipment, 
or (2) perform the duties of a Farm Machinery Mechanic in a trainee 
capacity.  Typically, incumbents adjust, maintain, service and repair a 
variety of equipment as outlined in the series concept.

Examples of assignments allocated to this level of difficulty and 
responsibility are:

      Assists in removing, disassembling, cleaning, repairing and replacing 
      parts of engines, transmissions, differentials and power train 
      components.

      Performs the total repair work or tune-up for limited parts of farm 
      equipment such as the brake, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic 
      systems.

Farm Machinery Attendant

Under close supervision attendants perform routine preventative 
maintenance duties related to tractors, farm machinery and heavy 
construction equipment; lubricate engines, transmissions, differentials 
and running gear; inspect cooling, electric and hydraulic systems in 
accordance with operating standards; maintain and exchange batteries; 
inspect for malfunctions and safety standards; and maintain records of 
service, inspections, and replacements.

In addition to shop services, incumbents perform field inspections and 
operate mobile service and fuel trucks.

                      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Farm Machinery Mechanic

Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations and 
four years of experience as a farm machinery mechanic; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

Farm Machinery Mechanic

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and two 
years of experience as a farm machinery mechanic; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

Assistant Farm Machinery Mechanic

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and two 
years of experience in servicing and assisting in the maintenance and 
repair of farm machinery equipment; or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the 
successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Farm Machinery Attendant

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations, and 
knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the position.

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