How do they match: Fallers

  • Chain Saw Operator
  • Cutter Operator
  • Skidder Operator

  • Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, to determine how to control the direction of a tree's fall with the least damage.
  • Maintain and repair chainsaws and other equipment, cleaning, oiling, and greasing equipment, and sharpening equipment properly.
  • Work as a member of a team, rotating between chain saw operation and skidder operation.

  • Operate forestry equipment.