Hard Skills
AdvancedHarvester OperationThe ability to operate joystick-controlled heavy machinery to fell, delimb, and buck trees into specific shortwood lengths.
IntermediateHydraulic System MaintenanceKnowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting the hydraulic components that power the harvester's head and crane.
IntermediateTimber Grading and Quality AssessmentEvaluating tree species and log quality to make real-time decisions on optimal bucking lengths for maximum value.
IntermediateGIS and GPS NavigationUsing digital mapping systems to navigate harvest blocks and adhere to predetermined cutting boundaries.