Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking “MLOFT”
Our Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking (MLOFT) program, that was developed in collaboration with three Maine Community Colleges, addresses the growing demand for skilled operators in the logging industry. This comprehensive program is tailored to kickstart your career as an equipment operator, providing you with the expertise needed to excel with modern logging equipment. We focus on training you to become a proficient, safety-conscious operator and an integral member of a high-performance harvesting team.
Why Apply?
- Become skilled in equipment operation and maintenance, and earn your CDL
- Tuition is FREE for qualified candidates, 100% grant-funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.
- Gain hands-on experience within the forest environment and expand your skill set in this dynamic industry-recognized program.
- Knowledge gained will give you a competitive edge in securing employment and advancing your career while allowing you to work in the outdoors, anywhere in Maine, with the tools for higher earning potential.
- This program will prepare you for the operation and maintenance of the most current equipment available and teach you to drive log and chip trucks to begin your career in the logging and forest trucking industry.
- Participants if the program are highly sought after by employers and often have employment offers to consider before completion.
Is a Career in Logging for You?
Although logging is a challenging and demanding profession, it is also consistently ranked as one of the most satisfying careers in the United States. The opportunity to work in the outdoors every day while earning good wages and contributing to the rural economy sets the profession apart from most others. If the idea of making your “office” the outdoors appeals to you, logging and forest trucking could be the right choice for YOU.
Who is eligible?
Participants must be 18 or older, have earned a high school diploma or HiSET/GED, and have an immunization record verifying vaccination (or titer results indicating immunity) for MMR and Diphtheria/Tentanus administered within the past ten years. Screening of suitable applicants will include an interview with the selection committee, review of the applicant’s driving record, pre-entrance-controlled substance testing, and a physical agility screening.
The MLOFT program would not be possible without the generous support of:
Support the Next Generation: Get Involved with High School Forestry Programs
At the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast, we are proud to support four dynamic high school forestry programs that are shaping the future of our industry. These programs provide young students with valuable hands-on experience and education in forestry and logging, fostering the next generation of skilled loggers. We encourage our contractor members to actively engage with these programs by offering mentorship, resources, and career opportunities. Your involvement not only helps nurture emerging talent but also ensures these vital programs continue to thrive. By investing in these future professionals, you contribute to the growth and sustainability of our industry, ensuring a strong and skilled workforce for years to come.
St. John Valley Technology Center
Frenchville, Maine
https://sjvtc.mainecte.org
Region Two School of Applied Technology
Houlton, Maine
https://regiontwo.mainecte.org
Foster CTE Center
Farmington, Maine
https://www.fostercte.com/forestry-wood-harvesting
Oxford Hills Technical School
Norway, Maine
https://www.ohts.net/forestry