Logging Equipment Operators Jobs Pay in South Dakota, SD
Average Hourly Pay
$28.49
11.0%Below national average
Range: $27.13 – $29.84
Average Annual Pay
$59,252
11.0%Below national average
Range: $56,430 – $62,073
How much do Logging Equipment Operators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$24.22/hr
Range: $23.06 – $25.36
Annual Rate
$50,364
Range: $47,966 – $52,762
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.49/hr
Range: $27.13 – $29.84
Annual Rate
$59,252
Range: $56,430 – $62,073
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.76/hr
Range: $31.20 – $34.32
Annual Rate
$68,140
Range: $64,894 – $71,384
Logging Equipment Operators job description
Logging Equipment Operators professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
Responsibilities
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
Skills
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods
