Faller, Advanced

Duties

• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced maintenance and troubleshooting in the field.
  This may include but is not limited to:
  • Clutch replacement
    Fuel/spark/air
  • Starter assembly
  • Bar stud
  • Performance problem troubleshooting
  • Minor mechanical problem correction
• Develops a work plan and presents a briefing to the appropriate personnel on cutting operation.
• Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) to a predetermined lay.
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
  • Verbalizes the work plan.
  • Performs a stump analysis.
• Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) 90 degrees off its plumbed lean.
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
  • Verbalizes the work plan.
  • Performs a stump analysis.
• Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) employing the double-cut method.
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
  • Verbalizes the work plan.
  • Performs a stump analysis.
• Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and various facing techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) considering lack of top weight and lean.
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
  • Verbalizes the work plan.
  • Performs a stump analysis.
• Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a heavy leaning tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) employing a side-boring, back cut technique.
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
  • Verbalizes the work plan.
  • Employs double-cutting method, if possible.
  • Performs a stump analysis.
• Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a fire-weakened tree (greater than 24-inch dbh).
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
  • Verbalizes the work plan.
  • Employs double-cutting method, if possible.
  • Performs a stump analysis.
  • Successfully mitigates a hang-up tree.
  • Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
• Verbalizes the work plan.
• Utilizes alternative methods, if needed.
• Avoidance (flagging, appropriate notification, etc.)
• Fireline explosives
• Heavy equipment

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• Geographic Area chainsaw certification as Class C Faller.