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Suarez Forestry, LLC. Logging Equipment Operator in Payson, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7336474
Due to the hazardous nature of the logging industry, this role requires at least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment; and at least 6 to 12 months of prior logging experience.
1. Operate one or more of the following logging machines:
(A) SKIDDER: The worker will operate a Caterpillar Model 525B Skidder to drag (\"skid\") fallen trees in bunches from where they are felled, to a central location where they will be processed and cut to lengths as required by the customer. The Skidder also performs rescue missions for trucks--when they are stuck in the mud or snow on their way to bringing logs to the mill--by pushing or pulling the trucks with a chain; and/or
(B) PROCESSOR OPERATOR:
- Worker will operate a Tigercat 850 dangle-head processor to process trees into log lengths as specified by customer.
- Inspect equipment daily and complete basic repairs to keep equipment safe and functional.
- Maintain equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines when necessary.
- Remove debris to clear work areas. 5. Assist with other job-related tasks, as-needed.
(C) FELLER BUNCHER OPERATOR:
- 1. Operator will operate 843L-II to cut and bunch timber in preparation of skidding trees.
- Inspect equipment daily, and complete basic repairs to keep equipment safe and functional.
- Maintain equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels, and greasing and fueling machines when necessary.
- Remove debris to clear work areas.
- Assist with other job-related tasks, as-needed.
(D) PROCESSOR OPERATOR:
- Worker will operate a Tigercat 850 dangle-head processor to process trees into log lengths as specified by customer.
- Inspect equipment daily and complete basic repairs to keep equipment safe and functional.
- Maintain equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines when necessary.
- Remove debris to clear work areas.
- Assist with other job-related tasks, as-needed.
(E) FELLER BUNCHER OPERATOR
- Operator will operate 843L-II to cut and bunch timber in preparation of skidding trees.
- Inspect equipment daily and complete basic repairs to keep equipment safe and functional.
- Maintain equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines when necessary.
- Remove debris to clear work areas. 5. Assist with other job-related tasks, as-needed.