Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Clarksville, TN

CLASS SUMMARY:

This is the third of five levels in the Equipment Maintenance series. Incumbents analyze, inspect, test, maintain, and repair a variety of Golf Course vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities may include maintaining and repairing brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, exhaust, axle assemblies, air conditioning, and related systems; performing minor body repair; changing and repairing tires; grinding reels and bedknives; golf court maintenance and repairs; providing assistance to disabled vehicles; and maintaining maintenance and repair records.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), one year of golf course equipment repair, or technical training in golf course vehicle and/or equipment maintenance, and one year experience in mechanical maintenance and repair; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:
Valid Tennessee Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
Skilled vehicle and/or equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures in assigned area of responsibility; welding, torch and mild fabrication;
Applicable tools and equipment; reel and bedknife grinding equipment operations
Diagnostic devices utilized in identifying vehicle and/or equipment malfunctions;
Occupational hazards and safety precautions;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:
Using applicable tools and equipment; including sophisticated reel and bedknife grinding equipment;
Maintaining and repairing vehicles, golf cart fleet and equipment;
Detecting and diagnosing vehicle and equipment malfunctions;
Maintaining operational records and reports;
Using a  computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.