Fallers: 
Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $33,470.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 55 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 32 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.03 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 134 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -9.38 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Decision-making
Following Directions
Work Ethic
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Decision-making
Following Directions
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Performing General Physical Activities
Cut brush for removal or trimming
Cut trees or logs
Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment
Handle logs using log handling tools
Traverse difficult terrains
Move heavy objects in agricultural, farming, or forestry settings
Load/Unload containers, materials, or products
Fell trees for timber or land clearing
Stack containers, materials, or products
Scale trees as work requires
Cut trees or logs
Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment
Handle logs using log handling tools
Traverse difficult terrains
Move heavy objects in agricultural, farming, or forestry settings
Load/Unload containers, materials, or products
Fell trees for timber or land clearing
Stack containers, materials, or products
Scale trees as work requires
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identify characteristics of cloth, fabric, paper or pulp
Identify diseased, weak, or undesirable trees or plants
Identify tree or plant species
Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
Identify diseased, weak, or undesirable trees or plants
Identify tree or plant species
Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification
Identify characteristics of plants, crops, and tree species
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