Log Graders job is to 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.
Tasks for Log Graders
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The Log Grader evaluates log characteristics and determines grades, using established criteria.
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The Log Grader records data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
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The Log Grader paints identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
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The Log Grader measures felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
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The Log Grader measures log lengths and marks boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
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The Log Grader identifies logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regarded, precut, or transferred for other processing.
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The Log Grader jabs logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspects logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and cures.
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The Log Grader drives to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
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The Log Grader communicates with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
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The Log Grader weighs log trucks before and after unloading and records load weights and suppliers identities.
Knowledge requirements for Log Graders
The Log Grader needs knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. The Log Grader needs knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. The Log Grader needs knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. The Log Grader needs knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. The Log Grader needs knowledge to weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record weights and supplier identities. The Log Grader needs knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skill requirements for Log Graders
The Log Grader needs to be able to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. The Log Grader needs the ability to use mathematics to solve problems. The Log Grader manages one’s own time and the time of others. The Log Grader must understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. The Log Grader must talk to others to convey information effectively. The Log Grader must understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. The Log Grader must be able to talk to others to convey information effectively in order to perform the job function. The Log Grader needs the skill to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making. The Log Grader must have the skill into the awareness of others reactions and understanding why they react the way that they do. The Log Grader needs the skill to use common logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. The Log Grader selects and uses training methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. The Log Grader must be able to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience.
Ability requirements for Log Graders
The Log Grader must have the ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The Log Grader must have the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The Log Grader needs the ability to tell when something is wrong or is like to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing there is a problem. The Log Grader needs the ability to see details at close range that is within a few feet of their station. The Log Grader must have the ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern to a specific rule or set of rules for example patterns, numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations.