Field Service Technician - Harvester Heads

Field Service Technician - Harvester Heads

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

Summary / Objective

Under limited supervision, the service technician‑mechanic performs complex repair and maintenance of logging machines—specifically Harvester Heads—at customers’ job sites; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Installation of loose heads onto logging machines.
• Performs troubleshooting, inspections, and preventive maintenance of installed heads.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports for billing purposes.

Competencies

• Technical capacity.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Mechanical or operator background with logging equipment.
• Knowledge of a variety of track/rubber carriers.
• Forestry experience helpful.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have or be able to obtain a CDL license.

Supervisory Responsibility

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

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, outdoor weather elements, and occasionally extreme conditions. Noise level can be loud.

Physical Demands

Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

Regular travel to and from customer work sites.

Required

Education and Experience

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

Preferred

Education and Experience

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

Language Skills

• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
• Speak English fluently.

AAP/EEO Statement

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.

All Ponsse employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

Other Duties

Job description not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Machinery Manufacturing

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