TRIMMER

Duties and Responsibilities:
-     Must be able to prepare timber loads for transportation down roads and highways.
-     Must have good work ethics and willing to work with and assist co-workers.
-     Must be aware of SMZ (stream management zones) areas.
-     Must read and understand “Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry” Manual.

Primary Duties:
-     Must be able to operate a pole saw.
-     Must ensure loads are trimmed properly so the loads meet legal requirements for transportation using state and federal roadways.
-     Must ensure loads are trimmed properly to meet mill specifications. (i.e., limbs are trimmed flush to each tree, and tree tops are cut to the proper size.)

Secondary Duties:
-     Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
-     Must complete all applicable maintenance videos.
-     Must complete all applicable safety videos.
 

Skills Needed to Perform Job:
-     Previous experience is preferred; however, on-the-job training from an experienced trimmer is an option.
-     Must be able to lift pole saw over-head.
-     Must be able to sharpen and maintain saw blades.
 

Salary : $10 - $20