Logger
ばつぼくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
A profession that fells trees in forests and produces timber for lumber processing.
Description
Loggers create felling plans for trees as a source of forest resources to produce timber, safely felling trees using tools such as chainsaws and axes, and handling processes like limbing, bucking, and gathering. They also perform work through responses to terrain, weather, and surrounding obstacles, inspection and maintenance of machinery and tools, and coordination with team members, while taking into consideration accident prevention and environmental conservation.
Future Outlook
While aging and labor shortages pose challenges, stable job opportunities are expected from the perspectives of timber demand and environmental conservation. There is a high possibility of efficiency improvements through mechanization and ICT technology introduction.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Interested in natural environments / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Shift Work / Team Work / Work in Mountainous Areas
Career Path
Logger Apprentice → Logger → Forestry Machine Operator → Lumber Processing Worker → Site Foreman → Forestry Technician
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Hand Tool Operation Skills / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Safe Felling Planning / Terrain Judgment Ability
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / First Aid / Heavy Equipment Operation (Forwarder, Harvester) / Map Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To perform work while adapting to changes in weather and terrain |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to pay attention to details for safety |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of outdoor work |
| Problem Solving | To avoid dangers during work and respond to changes in surrounding conditions |
| Stress Tolerance | To continue heavy labor and dangerous work |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Team coordination is essential for safe logging and material transport |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work is performed according to procedures |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Operation Skills Training
- Slinging Skills Training
- Special Education for Logging Operations
Aliases
- Chainsaw Operator
- Forestry Worker
- Lumberjack
Related Jobs
- Forest Maintenance Worker
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Lumber Processing Worker
- Timber Harvesting Worker