BEASLEY TIMBER LOGGING - GA -SKIDDER OPERATOR
About The Position
Duties and Responsibilities: - Must be able to skid harvested timber to the loader. - 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 check engine oil, coolant, and hydraulic levels at the beginning of each shift. - Must inspect equipment for leaks or damaged hydraulic lines before operating. Report leaks and/or damages to the crew leader. - Must service machine, such as lubricating, as the crew leader recommends. - Must keep de-limber cleared of debris. - Must know if landowner wants debris put in pile(s) or scattered in logging site. - Must be able to transport loader to the loading deck. - Must transport loader with landing gear not too far off ground (less than 2 feet) as this causes a potential rollover of the equipment. - Must not overload machine to prevent front tires leaving the ground and the operator’s losing control of the machine. Also, overloading may cause machine damage. Secondary Duties: - Must wear appropriate PPE when necessary. - Must complete all applicable maintenance videos. - Must complete all applicable safety videos. - Must be able to operate winch to tow other machinery or trucks stuck in bogs. - Must be trained in lockout/tagout procedures when machine is being inspected or repaired. - Must wear leather gloves when handling cable on winch. - Must wear a hard hat and orange vest when on the ground.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must inspect equipment for leaks or damaged hydraulic lines before operating. Report leaks and/or damages to the crew leader.
- Must service machine, such as lubricating, as the crew leader recommends.
- Must know if landowner wants debris put in pile(s) or scattered in logging site.
- Must transport loader with landing gear not too far off ground (less than 2 feet) as this causes a potential rollover of the equipment.
- Must not overload machine to prevent front tires leaving the ground and the operator’s losing control of the machine. Also, overloading may cause machine damage.
- Must wear appropriate PPE when necessary.
- Must complete all applicable maintenance videos.
- Must complete all applicable safety videos.
- Must be trained in lockout/tagout procedures when machine is being inspected or repaired.
- Must wear leather gloves when handling cable on winch.
- Must wear a hard hat and orange vest when on the ground.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is preferred; however, on-the-job training from an experienced loader operator is an option.
Responsibilities
- skid harvested timber to the loader
- check engine oil, coolant, and hydraulic levels
- inspect equipment for leaks or damaged hydraulic lines
- service machine, such as lubricating
- keep de-limber cleared of debris
- transport loader to the loading deck
- operate winch to tow other machinery or trucks stuck in bogs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
