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Logging Equipment Operator June 3, 2025

H168

Located in Fortuna, CA

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 DOE

Job Full Description

We are currently seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Logging Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy logging machinery and working in rugged outdoor environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate logging equipment such as skidders, feller bunchers, loaders, and bulldozers
  • Safely fell, load, and transport timber in compliance with environmental and safety regulations
  • Perform basic maintenance and inspections on equipment
  • Follow directions from supervisors and work effectively with team members on-site
  • Navigate and work on uneven terrain, steep slopes, and in changing weather conditions

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of logging equipment operation experience preferred
  • Knowledge of proper logging techniques, safety standards, and environmental practices
  • Ability to read maps, logging plans, and follow GPS navigation
  • Must be physically fit and able to perform strenuous tasks
  • Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred but not required

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Overtime available depending on workload
  • Opportunities for advancement based on performance
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and sustainability

Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends as needed
  • Work is performed outdoors in remote locations around Hwy State 36 and surrounding areas

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Equal Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hiring and promoting individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, state/province, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

Eureka, CA
2859
14 West Wabash Avenue
Eureka, CA 95501

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