Log Graders & Scalers

Also Called: Log Buyer, Log Grader, Log Scaler, Scaler

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,060

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Log Graders & Scalers do

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.

  • Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
  • Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
  • Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Frequency of Decision Making
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Duration of Typical Work Week

Tools

  • Measuring tapes
  • Hard hats
  • Truck or rail scales
  • Infrared imagers
  • Calipers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
AS/400 Database
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
customer service
management

Education

  • 64% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 12% Some college, no degree
  • 11% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Log Graders & Scalers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Firefighters

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Forest & Conservation Workers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Initiative
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Independence
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Math

This is what Log Graders & Scalers across the country typically make.

$15.90 / hour
$33,060 /year

Entry Level

$21.93 / hour
$45,600 /year

Median Level

$29.98 / hour
$62,360 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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