Fallers

Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.

28 alternate job titles:

All-Round Logger Arborist Arborist Assistant Arborist Climber Arborist Representative Axman Certified Arborist Chain Saw Operator Climbing Arborist Cross Cut Sawyer Cutter Operator Hewer High Climber Logger Lumberjack Lumberman Paper Wood Cutter Pulpwood Cutter Sales Arborist Sawyer Timber Cutter Timber Faller Timber Feller Tree Cutter Tree Faller Tree Feller Tree Topper Utility Arborist
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Salary Information

Fallers: $53,900 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Cut trees or logs. General
Operate forestry equipment. General
Trim trees or other vegetation. General
Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products. General
Determine forestry techniques or methods. General
Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. General
Attach equipment extensions or accessories. General
Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment. General
Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks. General
Evaluate quality of plants or crops. Analysis
Evaluate log quality. Analysis
Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Assisi Compiler Analytical or scientific software
    Assisi Software Assisi Inventory Inventory management software
    Assisi Software Assisi Resource Analytical or scientific software
    BCS Woodlands Software The Logger Tracker Accounting software
    BCS Woodlands Software Woodlands Tracker Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    Geographic information system GIS systems Geographic information system
    ESRI ArcView Geographic information system
    Assisi Software Assisi Manager Data base user interface and query software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Certified Arborist International Society of Arboriculture Not Available
      Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist International Society of Arboriculture Not Available
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