Will “Timber Killer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
87% Chance of Automation
“Timber Killer” will probably be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #502 out of #702, where higher means less likely to be replaced.
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Job Description
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 45-4011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 31,200.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 15.00
- Currently, there are 7,170 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Forest and Conservation Workers”.
Also Known As…
- Forest and Conservation Workers
- Tree Planter
- Reforestation Worker
- Park Maintainer
- Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator)
- Forestry Support Specialist
- Forest Resource Specialist
- Foreman
- Field Laborer
- Crew Leader
- Conservation Officer
- Yarrow Gatherer
- Woodsman
- Woods Laborer
- Wetlands Conservation Laborer
- Turpentiner
- Tree Wrapper
- Tree Trimmer
- Tree Tapping Laborer
- Tree Scout
- Tree Sapper
- Tree Killer
- Tree Deadener
- Tree Climber
- Tree Chipper
- Timber Poisoner
- Timber Deadener
- Tar Heel
- Spanish Moss Picker
- Seedling Sorter
- Seedling Puller
- Seasonal Greenery Bundler
- Scrape Gatherer
- Sap Gatherer
- Rangelands Conservation Laborer
- Range Aide
- Raker
- Pitch Gatherer
- Palm Gatherer
- Nut Picker
- Moss Picker
- Land Conservation Specialist
- Hacker
- Gum Dipper
- Growth Hacker
- Ground Crewman
- Greens Tier
- Greens Picker
- Gatherer
- Forestry Laborer
- Forestry Farm Laborer
- Forestry Conservation Worker
- Forester Aide
- Forest Worker
- Forest Ranger
- Forest Products Gatherer
- Forest Nursery Worker
- Forest and Conservation Worker
- Forest Aide
- Fern Picker
- Fern Gatherer
- Fern Cutter
- Farmer
- Farm Hand
- Dipper
- Cupper
- Conservation Worker
- Conservation Specialist
- Conservation Coordinator
- Cone Picker
- Christmas Tree Grower
- Christmas Tree Grader
- Christmas Tree Farm Worker
- Chopper
- Chemical Sprayer
- Brusher
- Boxer
- Box Puller
- Box Cutter
- Box Chipper
- Blister Rust Eradicator
Tasks for “Timber Killer”
- Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
- Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
- Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
- Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
- Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
- Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
- Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
- Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
- Sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions.
- Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
- Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
- Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
- Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
- Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
- Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
- Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
- Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
- Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
- Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
- Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
- Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
Related Technology & Tools
- Chain saws
- Weedeaters
- Measuring tapes
- Straight screwdrivers
- Electronic measuring devices
- Fire plows
- Dump trucks
- Power drills
- Herbicide sprayers
- Epicormic knives
- Portable data collectors
- Multipurpose tractors
- Motorboats
- Directional compasses
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Hard hats
- Protective ear muffs
- Claw hammers
- Planting drills
- Spades
- Water pumps
- Loppers
- Personal computers
- Harvesting machines
- Backhoes
- Mattocks
- Portable ladders
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Pruning saws
- Two way radios
- Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles
- Riding mowers
- Dibblers
- Spray guns
- Hand saws
- Fire trucks
- Brush hogs
- Backpack sprayers
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Geographic information system GIS software
- ESRI ArcGIS software