ANZSCO 721112
Logging Plant Operator
Operates plant to fell trees and move, transport and load logs onto trucks for forestry conservation and production purposes.
Also known as: Forestry Machine Operator
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Main tasks
- Prepares and positions logging plant for operation
- Operates logging plant to hold, lift and cut trees
- Operates attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operates auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines
- Feeds felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut logs, and loads logs onto stockpiles and onto trucks
- Keeps log tallies and writes work reports
- Services logging plant and performs minor repairs
Specialisations
Forwarder OperatorHarvester Operator (Forestry)Skidder Operator
Registration & licensing
Registration or licensing may be required.
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