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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

$48K

Lower

$61K to $94K

Most common

$116K

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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