Timber+Faller

== =**Timber Faller**=



Required Education
 * For most logging outfits a high school diploma is adequate.
 * On the job training of logging equipment, forest dangers and nature of the job environment.
 * Safety training usually provided, mostly on the jobsite.



Earnings Small logging outfits usually offer few benefits other than vacation days, some will offer basic benefits such as medical, providing safety clothing and equipment.
 * As of 2008 average hourly wages were as follows:
 * = Log Graders and Scalers ||= $15.64 ||
 * = Logging equipment operators ||= $15.18 ||
 * = Timber fallers ||= $14.66 ||
 * = Logging workers, all others ||= $15.96 ||
 * Usually there is no time card or sheet and pay is either direct deposit or a paper check handed directly to you

Duties/Jobdescription
 * Cut down trees using hand held gas powered chain saws usually from 3-9 horsepower.
 * Before cutting a tree you must evaluate the following: lean, direction you want it to fall, crown weight, defects in stem, anything else that might affect the falling of the tree.
 * Locate your escape path.
 * Then make your face cut, or wedge cut.
 * Then your back cut.
 * The back cut should be about and inch or two above the highest part of your wedge, until the tree begins to fall, remember to leave and inch or so of hinge wood.
 * Buckers trim off the tops and the branches and buck or cut the trees into logs of specific lengths.
 * Repeat these steps till the stand is all down and ready to be hauled up to the landing by other workers and equipment.



Job Availability
 * The employment of logging employees is expected to grow up to or more than 6% from 2008 to 2018.


 * As of 2008 66,100 jobs were held by logging workers:

Typical Day in the life
 * Logging Equipment Operators || 41,700 ||
 * Fallers || 11,000 ||
 * Log Graders and Scalers || 5,500 ||
 * Logging workers and all others || 8,000 ||
 * Some out fits have logging camps in remote areas allowing them to stay in the work environment and be more productive.
 * Other outfits you show up out in the woods at the stand to be harvested at a set start time bringing your own tools that you need, sometimes a lunch to be eaten out in the brush, and some days you might get to come back to the landing to eat.
 * You usually report to your boss, who is usually at the work site every day to oversee that everything goes smoothly and stays productive. Reporting ranges from a casual conversation to daily meetings in the mornings.

Some of the Tools Used
 * Chain saw, 3-9 hp[[image:wnre2/3.jpg width="161" height="131" align="right"]]
 * Axe
 * Wedges/kickers
 * Fuel
 * Oil
 * First aid
 * Fire extinguisher
 * Repair tools, such as wrenches and files for sharpening chain on saw
 * Shovel
 * Radio, 2 way
 * Tree jack for extremely large trees
 * Chocks to keep logs from rolling
 * Safety equipment, shoulder pad, helmet/face shield, ect.[[image:wnre2/8.jpg width="274" height="260" align="right"]]

Three Jobs Available – 906-265-5032, Scott@shamcoinc.com – 265-650-1105 – 814-541-0529
 * Shamco(Iron River, Michigan)
 * Mobile Forest Products(Mobile, Alabama)
 * Matson Lumber Co.(PA.,Indiana)

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Sources
 * http://www.bls.gov.oco/ocos351.htm
 * http://www.forestryenclyopepia.net/p//2275
 * http://pacificforestfoundation.org/forestry-logging-careers/logging_crew.html
 * http://www.madsens1.com/sil_jacks.htm
 * http://www.history.com/shows/ax-men/articles/glossary-of-logging-terms
 * Pictures[[image:wnre2/7.jpg width="121" height="183" align="right"]]
 * http://wwwehss.vt.ude/programs/CSS_safety_apparel.php
 * http://www.cspforestry.com/Chainsaw_wrench_p/cswr-010.htm
 * http://www.sherrifsynthetics.com/barandchain.htm
 * http://www.cars-bulletin.com/tag/first-aid-kit
 * http://www.2wayradiosinfo.com/
 * http://www.usf.edu/clipart/35900/35954/wedge2_35954.htm
 * http://www.commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File;Chainsaw_cutting_tree.jpg
 * http://www.woodtrekker.blogspot.com/2010/10/importance_of_sharp_axe.html