Forestry
$86,717 earning potential
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$86,717
High-end Earners in
Georgia ( Top 10% )
$47,391
median annual wage
$23
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Plan timber harvest, thinning, and planting schedules with foresters
- Utilize GIS technology in numerous ways including assessing fire and storm damage and aiding in management plans
- Operate log skidders, feller bunchers, and other heavy machines
- Truck drivers are needed to haul timber from the woods to mills and finished products from mills
- Maintenance technicians and maintenance supervisory roles are critical for mill operations
- Team leaders and other management positions ensure safe and efficient operations
- Supply chain jobs support timber sales and mill sourcing