Log Graders and Scalers
On the Job
Log Graders and Scalers inspect logs to grade them or determine how much they are worth on the market. They look for defects or determine volume.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Evaluate log quality.
- Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
- Measure physical characteristics of forestry or agricultural products.
- Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities.
- Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification.
- Cut trees or logs.
- Operate forestry equipment.
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
Typical Working Conditions
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Working in very hot or cold temperatures.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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