Forestry equipment operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini ngahere
Also known as
- Machine operator, log loader operator, skidder operator, harvester operator, loader operator, processor operator
Forestry equipment operators drive, operate and maintain machines used for harvesting trees, processing logs, loading vehicles, forest clearing and road construction.
Duration
2:23 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$63K to $111K
Most common
$143K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Forestry equipment operators
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work in forest plantations operating large machines and may travel locally
- may work in noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be methodical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate forestry machinery and equipment
- cut trees and logs
- load logs onto trucks
- clear trees and vegetation from work areas
- inspect forestry equipment
- maintain forestry machinery and equipment
- communicate with forestry workers
- drive forestry vehicles around work sites
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
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You need
- to be over 16 years old
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in forestry
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- a Wheels, Track and Rollers Course (WTR) Endorsement
- experience driving tracked vehicles, diggers or bulldozers
- to pass a drug test
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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