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Tree-Shear Operator

Drive and operate logging tractors. Also known as Tree Feller Operator, Tree Shear Operator
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Drives and operates logging tractor equipped with frontal hydraulic shear to fell trees: Maneuvers tractor to position jaws of shear around tree bole, and activates shear to cut and fell tree. May control hydraulic tree clamp and boom to lift, swing, and bunch sheared trees and be designated Feller-Buncher Operator.

Personality Traits

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Persistent: You keep pushing through, even when faced with tough obstacles.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

Salary and Education

How much does a Tree-Shear Operator make?

Nationally: $22,000 – $47,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

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Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA — 12 miles — Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of lifelong learning which provides innovative- challenging- and quality educational offerings for its diverse students and community.

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Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA — 33 miles — Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and understanding- critical thinking- sound decision making- cultural awareness- effective communication...

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Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA — 103 miles
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College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV — 224 miles
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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ — 369 miles — The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning- preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education- career preparation- developmental education- economic development- and continuous...

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Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ — 387 miles
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