- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.
Log Graders and Scalers spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Category Flexibility, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Log Graders and Scalers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Production and Processing, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Judgment and Decision Making.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Thinking Creatively
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Assisting and Caring for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interacting With Computers
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Near Vision
Category Flexibility
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Flexibility of Closure
Control Precision
Visual Color Discrimination
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Far Vision
Information Ordering
Written Expression
Auditory Attention
Perceptual Speed
Inductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Visualization
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Time Sharing
Speech Clarity
Number Facility
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Static Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Depth Perception
Speech Recognition
Reaction Time
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Spatial Orientation
Response Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Speed of Closure
Hearing Sensitivity
Rate Control
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Glare Sensitivity
Memorization
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Gross Body Equilibrium
Sound Localization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mathematics
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
Sales and Marketing
Education and Training
English Language
Transportation
Personnel and Human Resources
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
Economics and Accounting
Law and Government
Design
Building and Construction
Communications and Media
Psychology
Engineering and Technology
Geography
Biology
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Physics
Wages
Washington
$44,140
Oregon
$43,510
Minnesota
$38,090
Michigan
$36,450
Pennsylvania
$35,370
Montana
$35,040
Louisiana
$34,330
California
$33,880
Mississippi
$33,250
Missouri
$32,830
Ohio
$32,550
Maine
$31,670
Kentucky
$31,360
West Virginia
$31,120
Tennessee
$31,010
Wisconsin
$30,920
North Carolina
$30,450
Georgia
$29,550
South Carolina
$29,280
Idaho
$29,110
New York
$28,900
Alabama
$28,630
Virginia
$28,200
Arkansas
$27,750
Oklahoma
$23,220
Skills
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Service Orientation
Time Management
Negotiation
Operation Monitoring
Persuasion
Instructing
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Operation and Control
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Science
Troubleshooting
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Independence
Support
Working Conditions
Relationships
Recognition
Achievement
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Initiative
Persistence
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Contact With Others
Deal With External Customers
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Coordinate or Lead Others
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Level of Competition
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Duration of Typical Work Week
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Degree of Automation
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
- Importance Supplemental-
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Tend conveyor chains that move logs to and from scaling stations.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Tend conveyor chains that move logs to and from scaling stations.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Tend conveyor chains that move logs to and from scaling stations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Tend conveyor chains that move logs to and from scaling stations.
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Tend conveyor chains that move logs to and from scaling stations.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree