Forestry Field Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

VM West; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement and profi

Job summary

VM West, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to service forestry equipment across the Rocky Mountain and Sierra Nevada regions. The role requires independent work, troubleshooting and repairing heavy machinery such as skidders, feller bunchers, harvesters and masticators; Ponsse experience is a plus.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspections and safety-compliant repairs, keep parts records, attend safety meetings and travel to job sites, often in challenging terrain and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a heavy equipment mechanic in forestry-related settings.
• In-depth knowledge of heavy equipment systems incl. fuel, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Repair heavy equipment including skidders, feller bunchers, harvesters and masticators; Ponsse experience is a plus.
• Safely navigate steep and uneven terrain while traveling to work sites and perform repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure performance and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of parts and consumables data.
• Participate in safety meetings and uphold a safe working environment.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Forestry equipment experience

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VM West, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to service forestry equipment across the Rocky Mountain and Sierra Nevada regions. The role requires independent work, troubleshooting and repairing heavy machinery such as skidders, feller bunchers, harvesters and masticators; Ponsse experience is a plus.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspections and safety-compliant repairs, keep parts records, attend safety meetings and travel to job sites, often in challenging terrain and