Feller Buncher Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Feller Buncher Operator to join our dynamic forestry team. In this role, you will operate specialized heavy equipment to efficiently and safely harvest timber in outdoor forest environments. Your expertise will contribute to sustainable logging practices while ensuring safety and productivity on the job site. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in outdoor settings, utilizing advanced machinery and forestry techniques to support responsible forest management.

Responsibilities

• Operate a feller buncher machine to cut, gather, and organize trees for processing, ensuring precise and safe handling of timber.
• Follow forestry and logging safety procedures rigorously to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Use GPS technology and other navigational tools to accurately locate and harvest designated trees within the work area.
• Perform tree felling with precision, including tree care practices such as trimming and bucking to optimize timber quality.
• Assist with ground-based logging activities, including loading logs onto trucks using loaders or excavators, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain detailed logs of daily activities, equipment usage, and safety checks in compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy logging equipment such as feller bunchers, excavators (e.g., Caterpillar), or similar machinery in a forestry setting.
• Strong knowledge of forestry and logging safety procedures, including tree felling, rigging, and ground-based logging techniques.
• Mechanical knowledge for routine equipment repair and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Ability to operate loaders, bucket trucks, or other heavy machinery safely in outdoor environments.
• Familiarity with GPS systems, chainsaws, climbing gear, and tree trimming tools used in forestry operations.
• Prior experience working outdoors in rugged terrain under varying weather conditions is highly desirable.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) or equivalent preferred for transporting equipment or materials as needed.

Join our team if you’re passionate about sustainable forestry practices, thrive in outdoor work environments, and are eager to operate cutting-edge equipment safely!

Travel may be required: We will be operating out of North Central WV and PA.

Pay: $23.27 - $28.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Hopwood, PA 15445 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person