Field Service Technician - Harvester Heads

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.

Summary/Objective 
Under limited supervision, the service technician - mechanic position performs work of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of logging machines - specifically Harvester Heads - at the customers job sites; performs related work as assigned. 

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 different 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 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. 

Physical Demands
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. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 5p.m. 

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

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

Language Skills
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.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None.

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 employ