TRIMMER
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- prepare timber loads for transportation down roads and highways
- work with and assist co-workers
- be aware of SMZ (stream management zones) areas
- read and understand “Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry” Manual
- operate a pole saw
- ensure loads are trimmed properly so the loads meet legal requirements for transportation using state and federal roadways
- ensure loads are trimmed properly to meet mill specifications
- wear appropriate PPE at all times
- complete all applicable maintenance videos
- complete all applicable safety videos
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
