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First-Line Supervisors of Logging Workers

Also known as: Buck Swamper, Crew Foreman, Crew Leader, Crew Supervisor, Feller Buncher Operator (FB Operator), Felling-Bucking Supervisor, Forestry Foreman, Forestry Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Head Bucker

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of logging workers.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School30%
High School Diploma46%
Some College4%
Bachelor's Degree20%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None4%
1-3 months5%
3-6 months12%
6 months - 1 year2%
1-2 years29%
2-4 years17%
4-6 years11%
6-8 years16%
8-10 years3%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None6%
Up to 1 month30%
1-3 months19%
3-6 months8%
6 months - 1 year22%
1-2 years8%
4-6 years5%
6-8 years3%

How AI Impacts Each Task

13 tasks analyzed

Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.

Monitor logging operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.

Change logging operations or methods to eliminate unsafe conditions.

Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.

Assign to workers duties such as trees to be cut, cutting sequences and specifications, or loading of trucks, railcars, or rafts.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityIntegrityCooperationLeadershipInitiativeStress ToleranceAttention to DetailIndependenceSelf ControlPersistenceAdaptability/FlexibilityAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$59,330

per year

Mean Wage

$63,360

per year

Employment

30K

workers

Wage Range

$39,610 - $90,840

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$39,610Median: $59,330$90,840
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