Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job in
Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin, 54501, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Link Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Field Service Technician – Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Onsite – Rhinelander, WI)
A leading forestry and heavy-equipment organization is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join its onsite operations in Rhinelander, WI. This role supports repair, maintenance, and diagnostic work on logging machinery (harvesters and forwarders) and requires a seasoned technician who excels in hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and field service work.
Key Responsibilities- Diagnose, troubleshoot, rebuild, and repair heavy logging equipment
- Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery
- Interpret and work from hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Maintain accurate service records, reports, and documentation
- Travel from the Rhinelander site to customer locations for field repairs and technical support
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
- 8–10 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician, including field service
- Extensive knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and schematic interpretation
- Two-year degree in a heavy equipment technician program OR equivalent experience
- Ability to obtain a CDL (or currently holds one)
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Prior hands-on experience with:
- Caterpillar
- John Deere
- Komatsu
- Volvo
- Experience with acetylene and electric arc welding
- Onsite role based in Rhinelander, WI
- Frequent exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration
- Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures
- Loud noise levels typical of heavy equipment environments
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tight spaces throughout the day
- Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs regularly
- Strong vision abilities including depth perception, color vision, and close/distance focus
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Regular travel to customer job sites from the Rhinelander location
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