KVCC Mechanized Logging Processor/Forwarder

Kennebec Valley Community College•Fairfield, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KVCC Mechanized Logging Processor/Forwarder Job DetailsJob Location: KVCC Alfond - Fairfield, ME 04937Position Type: Seasonal Title: KVCC Mechanized Logging Processor/Forwarder Responsibilities: Safety on the job for the students and other instructors. One-on-one instruction in the use of a cut-to-length processor & forwarder logging equipment. Maintenance of Processor/Forwarder. Tree identification. Silviculture plans. Trail layout. Proficient in cut-to-length processor computer programming. Must have knowledge of commercial logging merchandising. Qualifications: Mechanized Equipment Operations: Kennebec Valley Community College is looking to hire five assistant instructors for its Mechanized Logging Operations and Forestry Trucking Program (MLOFT). Applicants should demonstrate significant professional logging equipment operations experience in one or more of the following logging trades: cut-to-length processor, forwarder, feller-buncher, grapple skidder, stroke delimber, crane/slasher, CDL Truck with self-loader. Candidates should be comfortable working with students and sharing their knowledge and experience with them. Duties will include: one-on-one instruction in the use of logging equipment, maintenance, tree identification, silviculture plans, and trail layout. The class is scheduled to operate from June to November 2026 in Fairfield, and the successful candidate will be hired on a 23-week contract. Salary based upon experience. Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Savings Flexible Spending Accounts Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program) Paid Holidays Statewide Locations Tuition Waivers Training 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant Kennebec Valley Community College is a Recovery Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Jennifer Baker, Human Resources Manager, [email protected] or 207-453-5106. TTY dial Maine Relay 711.

Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate significant professional logging equipment operations experience in one or more of the following logging trades: cut-to-length processor, forwarder, feller-buncher, grapple skidder, stroke delimber, crane/slasher, CDL Truck with self-loader.
Candidates should be comfortable working with students and sharing their knowledge and experience with them.

Responsibilities

Safety on the job for the students and other instructors.
One-on-one instruction in the use of a cut-to-length processor & forwarder logging equipment.
Maintenance of Processor/Forwarder.
Tree identification.
Silviculture plans.
Trail layout.
Proficient in cut-to-length processor computer programming.
Must have knowledge of commercial logging merchandising.
One-on-one instruction in the use of logging equipment