Faller using axes and chainsaws to cut down trees, assessing tree conditions and site factors to control the direction of fall and minimize damage. Responsible for maintaining equipment and clearing work areas for safety
Experience
Faller
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Stopped saw engines, pulled cutting bars from cuts, and ran to safety as trees fell
Appraised trees for twist, rot, and limb growth to control direction of fall
Sawed back-cuts, leaving sound wood to control direction of tree falls
Cleared brush from work areas and escape routes using axes and chainsaws
Measured felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths with chainsaws
Maintained and repaired chainsaws and other equipment, cleaning and sharpening them
Selected trees to cut down by assessing site, terrain, and weather conditions
Skills
Hands-On Work
Cutting trees or logs, Operating forestry equipment, Trimming trees and vegetation, Loading agricultural products, Performing horticultural tasks