Cableway Worker (Forestry: Material Transport)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
Forestry worker who safely and efficiently extracts felled timber from mountains using wire-type cableway systems (skyline).
Description
Cableway workers are specialized operators who string wire ropes in steep forested areas and other locations to construct cableways and extract felled timber. They handle cableway installation, tension adjustment, anchor point installation and inspection, operation and maintenance of machinery (such as skyline winches), and use and inspection of safety equipment. During operations, signaling and radio communication with the team are essential, and responses adapted to terrain and weather conditions, along with safety management, are required.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected in line with forest maintenance and fluctuations in timber needs. Even as efficiency improves with the introduction of drone transport and automation technologies, the role of safe and skilled cableway workers will maintain its importance.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Irregular hours / Outdoor work / Physically demanding / Team work
Career Path
Junior Cableway Worker → Senior Cableway Worker → Cableway Work Leader → Forestry Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance / Cableway Equipment Installation and Operation / Radio Communication (Signal Signaling) / Rope Work / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Forestry Wire Cableway Design / Terrain Surveying
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in rope or equipment placement can lead to serious accidents. |
| Communication Skills | Because signaling and radio communication with the team directly impact work safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high physical strength is required for wire installation and cableway machinery operation. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because work in hazardous environments like mountainous areas requires stress tolerance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because close team coordination is essential for safe extraction operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mostly follows standardized procedures and does not require much creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Cableway Work Safety Training
- Forestry Machinery Operation Certification
Aliases
- Cableway Technician
- Skyline Operator
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