Service Technician

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Qualifications
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
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
Hydraulics and electrical components
Ability to read schematics
Experience with acetylene and electric arc welding
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
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, the service technician - mechanic position performs work of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of logging machines (harvesters and forwarders); performs related work as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Diagnoses, rebuilds and repairs logging machines
Performs inspections and preventative maintenance of logging machines
Prepares and maintains records and reports
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department
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 occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions
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
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7a.m. to 5p.m
Job description
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 (harvesters and forwarders); performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Competencies

Technical Capacity. Problem Solving/Analysis. Leadership. Discretion.

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 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

No travel is expected for this position.

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.

Lanuage 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, *** (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), ****** 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 employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ponsse wants to develop a working culture and environment that helps to bring the best out of everyone as individuals and us all together. Customer is always in the center of our work and we continuously encourage open and proactive communication, teamwork and taking responsibility as well as agile execution. We truly care about our people, their wellbeing and growth. We are Ponsse family.