What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Momentum Logging LLC?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic logging team as a logging equipment operator, where you'll play a vital role in efficient timber harvesting and processing. This energetic position involves operating heavy equipment to load, process, and manage logs in outdoor forestry environments. Your expertise will help ensure safe, productive, and environmentally responsible logging operations. If you thrive in outdoor work settings and possess a passion for forestry and heavy machinery, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in the logging industry.
Duties
- Operate loaders, processors, excavators, and other heavy equipment to efficiently load and process logs in compliance with safety standards
- Conduct routine equipment maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal performance of machinery
- Follow forestry and logging safety procedures diligently to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
- Assist with ground-based logging activities including heavy lifting, bucketing, and equipment setup.
- Support equipment repair tasks by troubleshooting mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of forestry and logging safety procedures to ensure safe work practices at all times.
- Proven experience in timber harvesting, ground-based logging, or related outdoor forestry work.
- Mechanical knowledge with the ability to perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs on loaders, excavators, chainsaws, and other machinery.
- Proficiency in loader operation, bucket handling, and heavy equipment operation
- Experience with equipment repair procedures and preventative maintenance routines.
- Physical capability for heavy lifting, outdoor work in varying weather conditions
Join us in a fast-paced environment where safety is paramount! Bring your forestry expertise and mechanical skills to contribute to sustainable timber harvesting while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere focused on growth and safety excellence.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35