List of Forest Jobs
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Read further below, to learn about the many rewarding forest operations jobs and
career opportunities, which await graduating students, job seekers, and anyone wanting
an exciting outdoor career—working with the best people, producing great renewable
products, and a daily occupation in the ever-changing Oregon forest environment!
To read more about the jobs below, such as great descriptions of each different
job, go to the Pacific Forest Foundation (Forest/Logging Careers) website:
www.pacificforestfoundation.org
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Logging Crew
Timber Faller
Timber Bucker
Choker Setter
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Chaser
Rigging Slinger
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Tree Climber
Hooker
Coiler
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Forestry Crew
Tree Planter
Pre-commercial thinner
Fuels & Erosion Helper
Plantain Worker
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Firefighter
Prescribed Burner
Sawyer
Swamper
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Forestry/General Laborer
Fire Pump/Engine Tender
Flagger
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Heavy Equipment Operation - Logging Machines
Skidder Operator
Shovel Logger Operator
Log Loader Operator
Yarder Operator
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Feller-Buncher Operator
Delimber Operator
Processor Operator
Forwarder Operator
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Front-End Loader Operator
Slash Machine Operator
Chipper Operator
Helicopter Pilot
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Heavy Equipment Operation – Road Building & Maintenance Machines
Grader Operator
Cat Operator – Road building
Excavator/Track Hoe Operator
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Backhoe Operator
Compactor Operator
Scraper Operator
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Rock Drill/Compressor Operator
Rock Crusher Operator
Front-End Loader Operator
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Trucking
Log Truck Driver
Self-Loader Truck Driver
Chip Van Driver
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Lowboy Driver
Dump Truck & Trailer Driver
Off-highway, End-Dump Driver
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Support Truck Driver
Fire Engine/WaterTender Driver
Pilot Car Driver
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Equipment Mechanical Services
Shop Mechanic
Field Service Mechanic
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Specialized Mechanics
SawShop/SmallMotor Mechanic
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Mechanic’s Assistant
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Forestry Technician
Forest Technician
Natural Resource Technician
Survey Technician
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Engineering-Road Technician
Rock Tech.-Drilling/Explosive
Fire Technician
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Firewatch /Security WatchLog Scaler
Forestry Aid
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Forest Management / Supervision
Hooktender (Logging)
Bullbuck (Falling)
Crew Boss (Forestry)
Engine Boss (Fire/Water)
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Construction Manager(Road)
Truck Manager (Log/Chip)
Service Manager (Mechanic)
Reload/Log Yard Manager
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Timber/Procurement Manger
Supervisor (General Foreman)
Project Manager (Multi-jobsite)
Forest Manager (Forestlands)
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Forestry Professionals
Archeologist
Biologist
Operations Business Mgr.
Ecologist
Economist/Accountant
Engineer (Civil/Forest)
Entomologist/Pathologist
Environmental Coordinator
Extension Educator
Fire Management Officer
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Forester
GIS Specialist/Cartographer
Geologist/Geotech-Engineer
Government/Policy Lobbyist
Hydrologist
Information Technology Spec.
Land Surveyor
Landscape Architect
Logistics/Forest Planner
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Outdoor Recreation Director
Public Forest Administrator
Public Relations Manager
Range Conservationist
Realty/Appraisal Specialist
Security Officer
Silviculturist
Scientist (Forest)
Soil Scientist
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Small Business Ownership
Timber Falling/Cutting
Logging, Ground-based
Logging, Cable
Chipping/Biomass Recovery
Fuel Reduction/Slash Disposal
Helicopter Operations
Forest Road Construction
Forest Road Maintenance
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Recreation Build & Maintain
Rock Crush & Quarry Products
Forestry Crew Services
Forest Fire Services
Trucking, Log/Chip/Lumber
Heavy Equipment Hauling
Allied Transport: Rail, Barge
Sort Yard/Intermodal: Log/Chip
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Mechanical Repair Services
Equipment/Truck Dealer
Construction/Forestry Suppliers
Logger's Supply/Saw Shop
Timber Scaling & Measures
Forestry Technician Services
Forest Professional Consulting
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The Best Things about an Oregon Forestry and Logging Job…
- Outside is a great place to be you!
- Freedom to be outdoors and see nature
- Caring for the environment every day
- Experience spectacular sunrises & wildlife
- Out-& about; staying fit feels good
- Making something good and useful
- Producing renewable forest crops & trees
- Grow, harvest, maintain & build cool things
- Delivering wood & fiber Americans use
- Wood is good; it’s the miracle resource
- Lots of work variety
- Seeing results daily of your work
- Learn so many skills; self-improvement
- Problem-solving happens; accomplishment
- New & different variety every single day
- Small-town life
- Rural community lifestyles, friendly people
- Work with family-oriented crew & employer
- Surrounded by honest, ethical, hardworking folks
- Leave-behind the city traffic, crime & hassles
- More than a satisfying job: A great career!
- Career advancement opportunities
- Wages above statewide average
- Innovation & efficiency rewarded
- Own-your-own business; be your own boss
- Employers are plentiful
- Private forest landowners
- Contractors - small forest businesses
- Forest product manufacturers
- Government forest owners & regulating agencies
- Technology in the 21st century
- Hi-tech machinery; safer; climate-controlled cab
- Virtual reality operation; mechanized processing
- Making energy-efficient, natural products
- Designing better ways; purpose-built; optimizing
- Excellent outlook for a career here!
- Forest sector thriving part of economy
- Abundant forests, strong sustainable resources
- Nation-leading forest product sector
- Excellent future for forestry jobs & careers!
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