Is being a log grader a good fit for you?
Grades logs and estimates their value in a timber yard. Checks logs for flaws and measures them to work out how much wood they hold.
What the work involves
- Assesses logs and decides their grade using set standards.
- Records details about trees or loads in tally books or handheld devices.
- Measures logs or loads to work out volume, weight, size and value.
- Paints coloured marks on logs to show grade or species, or calls out grades to markers.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.