Field Service Technician

Ponsse is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. We are focusing on succeeding with our customers and oriented to people. We want to be the preferred partner for responsible forestry and to reach that we combine great people working together with high tech machinery and cutting-edge digital technologies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Diagnoses, rebuilds and repairs logging machines.
• Performs inspections and preventive maintenance of logging machines.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.

• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Leadership.
• Discretion.

Must have, or be able to obtain a CDL license.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to the outdoor weather elements. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 5p.m.

Regular travel is expected for this position to and from customer work sites.

Two-year degree in heavy equipment technician program or three years of experience and/or training in heavy equipment repair and maintenance shop or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Hydraulics and electrical components. Ability to read schematics. Experience with acetylene and electric arc welding.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Speak English fluently.

None.

Ponsse is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws.

Ponsse strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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