Fallers
SOC Code: 45-4021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Fallers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $51,938 | $77,022 | $102,107 | $127,192 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $59,758 | $81,827 | $103,896 | $125,965 |
| Medford, OR | $63,315 | $83,554 | $103,792 | $124,030 |
| Chico, CA | $50,274 | $73,112 | $95,950 | $118,789 |
| Yuba City, CA | $51,085 | $72,904 | $94,702 | $116,522 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $58,053 | $77,501 | $96,970 | $116,418 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $68,411 | $84,302 | $100,173 | $116,064 |
| Redding, CA | $52,166 | $73,112 | $94,078 | $115,024 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $72,800 | $85,842 | $98,904 | $111,946 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $54,101 | $70,262 | $86,403 | $102,565 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Repairing | 2.8 | |
| Troubleshooting | 2.8 | |
| Equipment Selection | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 2.9 |
| Production and Processing | 2.7 |
| Administration and Management | 2.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.2 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.2 |
| Law and Government | 2.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 55.8% |
| High school diploma | 44.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Stop saw engines, pull cutting bars from cuts, and run to safety as tree falls.
- Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, to determine how to control the direction of a tree's fall with the least damage.
- Saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall.
- Clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut saplings and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers.
- Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes.
- Assess logs after cutting to ensure that the quality and length are correct.
- Determine position, direction, and depth of cuts to be made, and placement of wedges or jacks.
- Control the direction of a tree's fall by scoring cutting lines with axes, sawing undercuts along scored lines with chainsaws, knocking slabs from cuts with single-bit axes, and driving wedges.
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