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

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