Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
Date: January 9, 2024 Location: Westminster, VT Pay Range: $24.00 - $38.00 Per Hour
www.longviewforest.com/careers

About CrossTrac Equipment
CrossTrac Equipment is a forestry-focused Heavy Equipment dealer with locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Vermont. Our mission is to provide unrivaled service and support to logging and forestry customers. Known for our expertise in cut-to-length equipment, we sell and support tracked and rubber-tired machines made by TimberPro, Barko, Rottne, and Komatsu. We are a growing company seeking long-term employees who can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

About this Job
CrossTrac Equipment has an immediate opening at its Vermont location for a full-time Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic working as part of a five- person service team. CrossTrac VT is co-located with and operated by Long View Forest and LVF
Machines. Long View Forest provides forestry services to landowners and operates three cut-to-length logging crews, one excavation/land clearing crew, and two log yards. LVF Machines is Rottne Sweden’s US importer and distributor for parts and new machines. The successful candidate’s key responsibility will be mobile forestry equipment repair and maintenance for customers in VT, NH, MA, CT, and NY. Work will include supporting new machine demos, startups, and warranty work as well as ongoing service of customer machines including Long View’s 22 pieces of Heavy Equipment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and Repair Equipment Breakdowns in the Field: Forestry jobsites are often in remote locations and require work in all kinds of weather.
- Perform Routine Service in the Field: Work independently and with equipment operators to perform scheduled routine service and machine inspections.
- Support New and Used Machine Sale Demos and Startups in the Field: Work with sales staff to ensure successful in-woods demos and smooth startup of new and used machine sales.
- All of the Above at the Shop: As needed based on work schedule, weather, and demand.
- Other Duties: Pitch in wherever needed to support co-workers and advance company goals.

Qualified applicants must . . .
- be passionate about providing excellent service and support, ready to go the extra mile to address urgent customer needs and minimize machine downtime.
- have a strong self-directed work ethic focused on safe and timely completion of projects.
- be willing to work overtime with occasional weekends and overnights on the road.
- be able to read and interpret technical schematics of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- own a complete set of basic Heavy Equipment tools.
- work well independently and as part of a team.
- be responsive and clear in communications.
- be proficient with computers and software applications.

Qualified applicants will ideally . . .
- have at least five years of experience working on Heavy Equipment (three years in field).
- have experience using diesel engines diagnostic software (preferred John Deere Service Advisor).
- have production experience operating forestry equipment.

Compensation & Benefits
- 40+ hours per week at $24.00 to $38.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Flexible schedule, paid time off and holidays, health-life-disability insurance, and retirement match

Application & Hiring Process
Submit resume by email or mail and direct any general inquiries to:
Dan French / Hiring Coordinator
(802) 490 – 5143
careers@longviewforest.com
Long View Forest - 31 Ferry Road - Hartland, VT - 05048

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: On the road