A professional who sorts logs in boom according to species, size, and owners' markings. Respnsibilities include:

• Separates logs, floats them into designated bays with pike pole, and closes bay with chain or cable.
• Opens bay and maneuvers logs into designated rafting or mill storage area.
• May unload logs from railroad cars and log trucks.
• May operate motorboat to move logs.
• May assemble log rafts.
• May brand logs with owners' markings.