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Log Graders and Scalers

SOC 45-4023.00

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.

Zone 2 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Speaking

3.1

Writing

3.0

Active Learning

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Judgment and Decision Making

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

3.8

Mathematics

3.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Administration and Management

3.0

Mechanical

2.7

Education and Training

2.7

Transportation

2.6

English Language

2.5

Key Tasks

1Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.

2Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.

3Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.

4Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.

5Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.