Careers
At Three Rivers Cutting, we have old-fashioned values placing integrity, honesty and safety above all else. We expect a strong work ethic and cleanliness in all our employees and we pay a competitive wage to those who meet these standards.
If you are interested in joining our team, please download our application, complete it and return it to us via email or snail mail.
We are always looking to add good members to our team. Below is a list of our current openings.
Chaser
Works under Yarder. Directs placement of logs brought to landing by high lead rig or tractor and unhooks chokers from logs. Pulls end of choker from bell on choker cable to open noose. Signals operator to pull choker free of logs. Cuts knots and limbs from logs, using ax and chain saw. Attaches equipment, such as chokers, lines, blocks, and fire equipment, to outbound rigging as indicated by whistle signals.
Choker Setter
Fastens choker cables around logs for yarding from cutting area to landing: Pulls choker cables from tractor winch or main-line of yarding machine, passes ball under and around log, and secures end to bell to form noose. May clear brush and earth from under log, using ax and shovel. May assist in installing and dismantling rigging of high lead or similar yarding system.
Yarder Engineer
Experience Required
Hook Tender
Experience Required
Shovel Operator
Experience Required
Operates yarding machine to pull logs from cutting area to landing: Controls direction, speed, and braking of cable drums to position chokers or grapples over logs, pull logs across cutting area, lift logs over tree trunks and other obstructions, and position logs for loading onto trucks, using pedals and hand levers in response to whistle or horn code signals. May also drag blocks, cable, and other equipment to rigging crew.
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in yarding and loading logs in high lead, slack line, or similar cable yarding system: Determines location of blocks, guy lines, spar, and yarding and loading equipment, according to location and size of landing and type of terrain. Inspects rigging for defects and unsafe conditions, and oversees repair or replacement. Directs rigging crew in setting side and tail blocks, rigging spars, notching anchor stumps, raising guy lines, and installing running tackle. Observes yarding system in operation, and directs relocation of rigging to relieve equipment strain or to extend range of system. Informs RIGGING SLINGER of log removal sequence, capacity of yarding system and equipment, and related factors. Coordinates dismantling and moving of equipment to new site. Trains workers in safety regulations and activities, such as splicing cable, maintaining equipment, and rigging and operating yarding systems.
Operates power-driven machine, equipped with movable shovel, to excavate or move coal, dirt, rock, sand, and other materials: Receives written or oral instructions from supervisor regarding material to move or excavate. Pushes levers and depresses pedals to move machine, to lower and push shovel into stockpiled material, to lower and dig shovel into surface of ground, and to lift, swing, and dump contents of shovel into truck, car, or onto conveyor, hopper, or stockpile. Observes markings on ground, hand signals, or grade stakes to remove material, when operating machine at excavation site.