Logging Equipment Operators
SOC Code: 45-4022 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable winches, hoisting rack, or crane boom, to fell tree; to skid, load, unload, or stack logs; or to pull stumps or clear brush. Includes operating stand-alone logging machines, such as log chippers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Logging Equipment Operators. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $63,461 | $69,430 | $75,421 | $81,390 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,938 | $70,034 | $75,109 | $80,205 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $66,498 | $70,970 | $75,421 | $79,893 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $63,523 | $68,744 | $73,986 | $79,206 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $60,091 | $66,102 | $72,093 | $78,104 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $59,696 | $65,686 | $71,698 | $77,688 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $59,051 | $64,688 | $70,346 | $75,982 |
| Yakima, WA | $58,115 | $63,939 | $69,742 | $75,566 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $58,386 | $64,064 | $69,722 | $75,400 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $58,178 | $63,627 | $69,056 | $74,506 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 4.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.4 |
| Transportation | 2.7 |
| Administration and Management | 2.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.0 |
| Mathematics | 1.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 55.4% |
| High school diploma | 43.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks.
- Drive straight or articulated tractors equipped with accessories such as bulldozer blades, grapples, logging arches, cable winches, and crane booms to skid, load, unload, or stack logs, pull stumps, or clear brush.
- Drive crawler or wheeled tractors to drag or transport logs from felling sites to log landing areas for processing and loading.
- Drive tractors for building or repairing logging and skid roads.
- Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness, and according to established industry or company standards.
- Control hydraulic tractors equipped with tree clamps and booms to lift, swing, and bunch sheared trees.
- Fill out required job or shift report forms.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software BCS Woodlands Systems The Logger Tracker TradeTec TallyWorks Logs TradeTec TallyWorks TimeTracker
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