Hard Skills
IntermediateChainsaw OperationThe proficient use of gasoline-powered saws for felling trees, bucking logs, and limbing branches.
IntermediateSkidder OperationThe ability to drive and maneuver heavy skidding machinery to transport logs from felling sites to landing areas.
BeginnerEquipment MaintenanceRoutine inspection and basic repair of forestry machinery, including greasing, fluid checks, and chain sharpening.
IntermediateWorkplace Safety ComplianceAdherence to OSHA forestry standards and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in hazardous environments.
IntermediateTimber Grading and BuckingIdentifying wood defects and determining the optimal lengths to cut logs for maximum market value.