About the role
Forwarder operators are specialized machine operators in forestry who are responsible for transporting felled trees from the cutting site to the storage site. They often have vocational training in forest machine operation or equivalent experience from working in forestry. Forwarder operators must have a good understanding of forest machinery and sustainable forest management.Responsibilities
The main tasks of a forwarder operator include driving forwarders, a type of forest machine, loading and unloading timber, as well as navigating in forest terrain. They must follow safety regulations and environmental legislation during their work. Forwarder operators also collaborate with others in the forestry sector to streamline the transport and handling of timber.Skills and tools
Forwarder operators need good skills in machine operation, orienteering ability, and understanding of forest ecology. They use forwarders equipped with loading cranes and GPS for navigation. The ability to perform maintenance and minor repairs on the machine is also important skills.