Log Transport Worker (Forestry: Timber Transport)
りゅうそうさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
Worker who transports timber from mountainous areas to stockpiling sites using cableways and wire ropes.
Description
Log transport workers are specialized workers who move and transport timber from felling sites using wire ropes and cableway equipment. They install cableways, inspect and splice wire ropes, perform slinging, operate winches, and more, to deliver timber safely and efficiently to designated locations. The work is often in steep slopes and mountainous terrain, requiring coordination with others and strict safety management. They flexibly respond to equipment failures and weather changes while supporting the extraction of forest resources.
Future Outlook
While automation and mechanization advance amid aging populations and labor shortages, demand for skilled workers in steep terrains remains high. With the shift to sustainable forestry, personnel combining safety management and environmental knowledge will be needed.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Duty / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variation / Team Work
Career Path
Forestry Worker → Timber Processing Worker → Timber Collection Worker → Forestry Machine Operator → Certified Forest Manager
Required Skills
Basic Chainsaw Operation / Cableway Equipment Operation / Slinging / Wire Rope Inspection
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Medium-Sized Vehicle Driving License / Safety and Health Knowledge / Small Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to respond immediately to natural environments and weather changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small abnormalities in cableway or machinery inspections can lead to serious accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required for long hours of heavy equipment operation and handling heavy loads. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure work stress in hazardous environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with multiple workers to perform tasks safely. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on routine tasks with little opportunity for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little advanced mathematical analysis such as load weight calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Small Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
Aliases
- Timber Transport Worker
Related Jobs
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Logging Worker
- Timber Processing Worker