Log Graders and Scalers
O*NET Code: 45-4023.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs for defects or measure logs to determine volume.
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💼 Also Known As
Check ScalerCompounding ScalerDeck ScalerDeck SpecialistDeckerDeckmanLanding ScalerLog BuyerLog Check ScalerLog GraderLog MarkerLog ScalerLog SorterLumber GraderMaterials InspectorPond ScalerPondmanRaw Materials InspectorScale TechnicianScaler
⚡ Skills (8)
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Speaking3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (0)
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