TRIMMER (48476)

Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Must be able to prepare timber loads for transportation down roads and highways.
•     Must have good work ethics and willing to work with and assist co-workers.
•     Must be aware of SMZ (stream management zones) areas.
•     Must read and understand “Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry” Manual.

Primary Duties:

•     Must be able to operate a pole saw.
•     Must ensure loads are trimmed properly so the loads meet legal requirements for transportation using state and federal roadways.
•     Must ensure loads are trimmed properly to meet mill specifications. (i.e., limbs are trimmed flush to each tree, and tree tops are cut to the proper size.)

Secondary Duties:

•     Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
•     Must complete all applicable maintenance videos.
•     Must complete all applicable safety videos.

Skills Needed to Perform Job:

•     Previous experience is preferred; however, on-the-job training from an experienced trimmer is an option.
•     Must be able to lift pole saw over-head.
•     Must be able to sharpen and maintain saw blades.