Log Graders and Scalers
SOC Code: 45-4023
Log Graders and Scalerss evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 82.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 82.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$46,710
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Job Growth
-0.7%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Active Learning
- •Writing
- •Monitoring
- •Coordination
Common Tasks
- ✓Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
- ✓Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
- ✓Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
- ✓Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
- ✓Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation