Hard Skills
IntermediateSkidder Machine OperationThe specialized ability to navigate heavy logging tractors across rugged terrain to pull harvested timber to collection points.
AdvancedChainsaw Felling and BuckingThe technical precision required to safely drop trees in a specific direction and cut them into specified lengths.
IntermediatePreventative Equipment MaintenanceRoutine inspection, lubrication, and minor repair of hydraulic systems, blades, and chains to ensure machinery uptime.
AdvancedForestry Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to OSHA logging standards, including the use of personal protective equipment and emergency signaling.
IntermediateBest Management Practices (BMP) for ForestryKnowledge of environmental regulations regarding water quality, soil erosion, and habitat protection during harvesting.