Logging Equipment Operators
SOC: 45-4022.00
Description:
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.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data.
Employment Projections:
37,300 employed
37,100 employed
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 2014-2024 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Experience:
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Education:
Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Job Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
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industry stats
SOC: 45-0000
Total Employed: 454,230
Average Annual Salary: $26,360
