Remote Skidder Operator: Teleoperation Tech

Kodama Systems; Cullman (AL); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and more

Travel, meal, and PPE stipends

Job summary

Kodama Systems seeks an experienced Remote Skidder Operator to drive skidder operations remotely for commercial projects. The role involves occasional field visits for support and collaboration with the Kodama team to refine the remote-control system.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on skidder experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel for deployments. This is a primarily remote role with periodic woodland site trips and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience operating logging machines
• Willingness to travel and work overtime
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Remotely control skidder on commercial operations.
• Provide user feedback around the operation of remote logging machines.
• Coordinate with Kodama team to maintain machinery and develop the remote control system.
• Operate machine during engineering development windows outside of production shifts.
• Follow company work orders.
• Follow company safety protocols.
• Field support and machine maintenance as needed or per periodic scheduling.
• Contribute to cross-team company initiatives during non-operating time such as customer outreach, data tracking, and operation documentation.

Skills

Experience operating logging machines

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Kodama Systems seeks an experienced Remote Skidder Operator to drive skidder operations remotely for commercial projects. The role involves occasional field visits for support and collaboration with the Kodama team to refine the remote-control system.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on skidder experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel for deployments. This is a primarily remote role with periodic woodland site trips and overtime as needed.