Forestry Operators – Excavator and Clearing Dozer Operators
Core
Operate excavators with hydraulic wood shears and dozers to clear, snip, process, and stockpile timber and debris at mine sites.
Role type
Heavy machinery operator (forestry/mine clearing)
Builds
Cleared land and processed timber stockpiles for transport or further processing
Domain
Forestry and Mining
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Excavator operation, Dozer operation, Timber processing, Site safety compliance, Equipment maintenance, Debris separation
Preferred skills
Mining environment experience, Timber species identification
Technologies
Excavators, Dozers, Hydraulic wood shears, Timber processing attachments
Responsibilities
Operate excavators fitted with hydraulic wood shears to cut and process timber; Operate dozers to clear and push timber and debris; Maintain machinery in safe and serviceable condition; Sort and separate timber species from rubble and debris; Complete daily pre-starts and plant inspections
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on operator