Logger

Job Summary The Logger is responsible for safely handling logging equipment to harvest desired trees using the following equipment: skidder, loader, PPE, chainsaw, and various small tools (hatchet, screwdriver/socket combo, etc.). Works under immediate supervision; relies on specific direction and instructions. Principle Duties & Responsibilities Cut down, delimbs, and bucks (desired log lengths) trees with hand-held power chain saws Drag logs to the landing area using a skidder Separate logs by species and type of wood Drive skidder or loader to repair skid trails Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness Inspect equipment for safety before using it and do necessary basic maintenance tasks Keep logging site free of trash (pop bottles, food containers, oil jugs etc.) Be definitive of property lines Daily checking of fluid levels in skidder Check Air Filter on skidder weekly Grease all fittings weekly Keep skidder free of debris Make sure all tops or brush is off crop fields Be aware of the guidelines set by the seller as to keep lanes open or not Qualifications Knowledge on chainsaw safety and maintenance Knowledge on proper cutting technique (open face boring) Knowledge on the 5 step tree falling plan
Knowledge on operation of heavy equipment We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and peace of mind: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Life and Disability coverage Retirement savings program Additional voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage Join a team that invests in your future and prioritizes your overall well-being. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.