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
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