What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator - Logging Processor / Forwarder Operator position at A.M. Logging, LLC?
JOB OVERVIEW
The logging Processor/Forwarder Operator uses specialized heavy machinery, processor, to fell trees, delimb, and cut them to specific length and a forwarder to move felled trees from cutting sites and stack them for transport, requiring strong machine skills, adherence to safety/environmental rules, and basic maintenance to efficiently process timber in rough terrain while ensuring optimized yield.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-3 years’ experience operating heavy forest equipment (processors, forwarders, loaders, etc.)
- Strong spatial awareness and decision-making for complex operations.
- Understanding of forestry practices, timber measurements, and environmental guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability on safe equipment operation and service performance
- Knowledge of and the ability to identify tree species.
- Must be a US citizen
- Valid driver’s license
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate specialized heavy forest equipment like processors, forwarders, & loaders.
- Felling of trees, delimb, cut to length (bucking), and sort them.
- Transport cut logs to jobsite landings and stack.
- Loading logs onto logging trucks as needed.
- Collaborate with the logging teams to optimize load management and transportation efficiency
- Monitor environmental conditions and adjust operations as necessary to minimize impact.
- Maintain accurate logs of operational activities and report any equipment issues.
- Perform multiple inspections throughout day on equipment to check and maintain proper fluid levels, performance of the equipment, etc.
- Report equipment needs and hazards to Supervisor
- Survey, evaluate and take measures to ensure work area is safe from any dangers (power lines, utilities, co-workers, etc.)
- Inspect all attachments to the machinery to ensure that they are operational and take the appropriate steps to correct
- Follow work order instructions from Supervisor
- Ensures that job site is left in safe condition
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, co-workers and the public effectively
- Able to comply with all company policies and procedures
- Ability to travel and work overtime when required
- Must have strong work ethic
- Able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively
- Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities to manage sights and sounds in a hazardous work environment
- Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the job site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable
- Ability to work around loud noises
- Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide equipment and objects
- Must be able to mount and dismount safely off vehicles and equipment
- Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Must be able to walk on uneven terrain
- Able to lift 100 pounds
- Ability to perform work outside in all types of various weather (i.e. heat, cold, wind, sun and inclement weather, etc.) on a regular basis
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Ability to identify tree species - Required
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25