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Abston Logging LLC
Logging Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$64,815 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Abston Logging is seeking experienced, dependable equipment operators to join our logging crew based out of Eatonville, WA. We are hiring for two positions: Shovel Operator Feller Buncher Operator Job Responsibilities Shovel Operator Operate a logging shovel safely and efficiently for yarding, sorting, decking, and loading timber. Work safely around ground crews, trucks, and other machinery. Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance. Report mechanical issues and changing site conditions promptly. Feller Buncher Operator Operate a feller buncher to safely cut and bunch timber according to the harvest plan. Navigate steep, uneven, and challenging terrain. Perform daily inspections, lubrication, and routine maintenance. Coordinate closely with shovel operators, cutters, supervisors, and other crew members. Qualifications Previous experience operating a logging shovel or feller buncher is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of logging safety practices and equipment operation.