Experienced Buckerman – Holbrook Dyson Logging & Newcastle Timber
Location: Woss / Sayward Valley Operations
Pay: $42.96 per hour (Union Wages)
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Home every night)
Precision Log Quality & Ground Support
Holbrook Dyson Logging (HDL) and Newcastle Timber are seeking an Experienced Buckerman to join our crews in the Woss and Sayward areas. As a key member of our ground-based support team, you are responsible for log quality control, accurate measurement, and ensuring safe interaction around mechanized equipment. We are looking for a professional who understands “tension and compression” and takes pride in maximizing the value of every log.
The Role
This position requires high situational awareness and technical proficiency in manual log processing.
- Bucking & Quality Control: Assessing logs for tension, compression, and bind, and performing precise bucking cuts to control log movement and maximize quality.
- Log Measurement: Accurately measuring and marking logs to meet sorting specifications.
- Machine Coordination: Managing safe work zones around loaders and processors. You will be responsible for maintaining “eye contact and radio confirmation” before approaching any active machine.
- Hazard Assessment: Identifying overhead hazards, snags, and unstable ground. You must always work from the “high side” of the log to avoid rollover hazards.
- Chainsaw Excellence: Safely operating and maintaining professional-grade chainsaws, including chain tensioning and fuel management.
The HDL & Newcastle Advantage
- Stay Local: Steady Monday to Friday schedule based in the Woss/Sayward corridor—no camp, home every night.
- Top-Tier Union Package: $42.96/hr plus a comprehensive union pension and benefits.
- Full Protection: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Safety First: We provide a professional culture where your right to refuse unsafe work is respected and supported.
What You Bring
- Demonstrated Competency: Proven experience in coastal bucking and log measurement.
- Safety Rigor: A deep understanding of WorkSafeBC Part 26 regulations and machine blind spots.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to navigate steep, uneven terrain while carrying gear in all weather conditions.
- Communication: Proficiency in radio protocols to coordinate safely with heavy equipment operators.
- Reliability: You are currently based in or able to commute to the Woss or Sayward areas.
- First Aid: Intermediate or Advanced First-Aid is an asset