SERVICE TECHNICIAN - MECHANIC
Non-Exempt – Hourly Position Reports to Shop Foreman
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.
1. Diagnoses, rebuilds and repairs logging machines.
2. Performs inspections and preventative maintenance of logging machines.
3. Prepares and maintains records and reports.
Competencies
1. Technical Capacity.
2. Problem Solving/Analysis.
3. Leadership.
4. 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.
Language 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, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual 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.
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.
Language 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, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual 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.
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