Choker Setter (Forestry)
こだしさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A job involving transporting and organizing felled timber from within the forest to the collection point.
Description
Choker Setters (Forestry) are specialists who extract and gather felled timber from logging sites to forest roads or stockpiling yards. Tasks include wire rope tying, winch operation, driving skidders or small tractors, and sorting and organizing timber according to type and size. Work often occurs on slopes and in mountainous areas, requiring thorough use of safety harnesses, maintenance of work paths, and machine inspections to prevent accidents and improve efficiency. Team coordination is essential, demanding flexible work planning and quick responses adapted to weather conditions and terrain.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages continue, the introduction of mechanization and automation technologies is progressing, with expectations for more efficient log gathering. Demand for skilled specialists is expected to remain stable from the perspectives of environmental conservation and reforestation.
Personality Traits
High Safety Awareness / Interest in Natural Environments / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Full-Time / Long-Term Business Trips / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Choker Setter → Log Gathering Team Leader → Forestry Squad Leader → Site Supervisor → Forest Management Planner
Required Skills
Construction Machinery Driving / Safety Harness and Protective Gear Use / Timber Identification / Winch Operation / Wire Rope Tying / Work Path Maintenance
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Forestry Cable Yarding / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Map Reading / Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to changes in weather and terrain are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is essential for timber tying and safety checks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required for heavy machinery operation and timber handling. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure long hours in harsh outdoor environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To advance work safely and efficiently through team coordination. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, so creative thinking is relatively less necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is minimal, focusing on simple on-site measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Handling Special Education
- Forklift Operation Training
- Logging Operation Training
- Small Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Log Assembly Worker
- Log Gathering Worker
- Skidder Operator
Related Jobs
- Forestry Machine Operator
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- Log Gathering Supervisor
- Logger
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