Forestry Equipment Operator

Varjolan Konetyö Oy; Oulu; On-site; EUR 2,300 - 2,800; Full time

Job summary

Varjolan Konetyö Oy in Oulu, Finland seeks an experienced, autonomous forestry equipment operator to work primarily on thinning clear-cut areas using a Ponsse Scorpion harvester. Start date negotiable, but no later than 1 January 2027, with sites in the Oulu area, north of Oulu.

The role emphasizes independent operation, equipment maintenance, and working on-site in forest thinning projects around Oulu. Prior experience with harvester operations and reliability in remote work sites is valued.

Qualifications

• Experienced, autonomous harvester operator.
• Ability to perform thinning cuttings and operate thinning operations.
• Experience with maintenance of harvesting equipment and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out thinning cuttings and thinning operations.
• Maintain and service harvesting equipment.

Skills

GPS systems

Forestry machinery operation

Harvesting equipment maintenance

Job description

Posted August 21, 2026 · 4 days ago Last seen August 26, 2026 Deadline September 30, 2026

Forestry Equipment Operator

Onsite · Forestry Equipment Operator

Finnish

No People Management

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Oulu, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,962–€4,800). The listed pay band (€208–€250) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 775 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Forestry Equipment Operator

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Upper bound (75th percentile)

All roles in Oulu, Finland €1,962/per month €2,750/per month €4,800/per month

Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level) €208/per month €229/per month €250/per month

About the role

An opening for an experienced, autonomous harvester operator. Start date negotiable, but no later than 1 January 2027. Ponsse Scorpion as the harvester. Primarily thinning clear-cut areas. Work sites in the Oulu area, north of Oulu.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out thinning cuttings and thinning operations
• Maintain and service harvesting equipment

Skills & Technologies

GPS systems aronomy operate forestry machinery harvesting equipment maintenance

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