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Fallers

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry (45-4021)

Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.

At a Glance

Fallers earns a median of $53,900/yr with -7.3% projected growth. Typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent. Top skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook.

Median Annual Wage

$53,900/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

-7.3%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Skills (4)

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

3.4
Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

3.3
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

3.3
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.3

Abilities (18)

Reaction Time

The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

4.1
Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

3.8
Control Precision

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

3.6
Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

3.5
Speed of Limb Movement

The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

3.5
Static Strength

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

3.5
Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

3.5
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.4
Auditory Attention

The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

3.4
Gross Body Coordination

The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.

3.4
Trunk Strength

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

3.4
Stamina

The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

3.4
Depth Perception

The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

3.4
Visual Color Discrimination

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

3.3
Flexibility of Closure

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

3.3
Extent Flexibility

The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

3.3
Far Vision

The ability to see details at a distance.

3.3
Hearing Sensitivity

The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

3.3

Technology (5)

Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Work Activities (10)

Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

4.3
Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

4.3
Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

4.2
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.9
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

3.8
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.6
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

3.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

3.5
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

3.4
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

3.3

Careers with Overlapping Skills

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