Field Service Technician - Heavy Equipment On-Site Repair

Ponsse; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponsse, a leading manufacturer of cut-to-length forest machines, seeks a skilled service technician - mechanic to repair and maintain logging machines at customer sites. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing rebuilds, and ensuring safety and reliability in demanding environments.

Requires a two-year heavy equipment technician degree or equivalent experience, CDL eligibility, and travel to customer locations. Strong technical and physical capabilities are essential for daily field work.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in heavy equipment technician or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL license.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair and maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical capacity

Problem solving

Leadership

Discretion

Education

Two-year degree in heavy equipment technician

Tools

Hydraulics

Electrical components

Reading schematics

Welding (acetylene/E arc)

Job description

Ponsse, a leading manufacturer of cut-to-length forest machines, seeks a skilled service technician - mechanic to repair and maintain logging machines at customer sites. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing rebuilds, and ensuring safety and reliability in demanding environments.

Requires a two-year heavy equipment technician degree or equivalent experience, CDL eligibility, and travel to customer locations. Strong technical and physical capabilities are essential for daily field work.