Timber Harvesting Operator

Harvesting operators undertake a range of tasks to do with the harvesting and maintenance of trees in natural forests and plantations, including logging, felling and sawing trees.

Harvesting operators may perform the following tasks:

• removing or trimming branches and tree tops
• loading and transporting logs
• planning the felling and bucking (sawing into logs) of trees
• operating manual and machine saws to fell trees and cut into logs
• operate machinery such as loading machines, excavators and bulldozers
• maintaining equipment
• clearing area around intended fall of each tree
• maintaining strict occupational health and safety requirements.

Specialisations:

Tree Faller

A tree faller operates manual and machine saws to fell trees and cut tree trunks into logs.

Harvesting operators usually work under the supervision of a senior tree faller. They work outside, often in a team. They may be required to live in or travel to regional or remote areas to work.

Personal Requirements:

• able to undertake manual and sometimes heavy work
• observant and methodical
• good communication skills
• enjoy outdoor work
• enjoy working in teams.
• alert and safety conscious

Related Jobs:

• Forest Technical Officer
• Forest Worker
• Forester
• Timber and Wood Production Worker

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