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How much do forest keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for forest keeper in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a forest keeper?

A Forest Keeper is responsible for managing and protecting forests, ensuring their health and sustainability. Duties often include monitoring wildlife, preventing illegal activities like poaching or logging, and maintaining trails or firebreaks. They may also educate the public about conservation and work with environmental agencies to implement preservation policies. The role requires knowledge of forestry practices, environmental science, and outdoor survival skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a forest keeper?

To thrive as a Forest Keeper, you need a background in forestry management, plant and wildlife identification, and conservation principles, often supported by a relevant degree or certificate. Familiarity with GIS mapping software, chainsaws, GPS devices, and first aid certifications is essential for daily operations and safety. Strong observation, problem-solving abilities, and an aptitude for teamwork and clear communication help Forest Keepers excel. These skills are crucial for maintaining forest health, ensuring public safety, and effectively coordinating with colleagues and external agencies.

What challenges do forest keepers face in their daily work?

Forest Keepers often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather, physical terrain, and managing invasive species or disease outbreaks in forested areas. They must prioritize both their own safety and the long-term health of the forest, which can involve responding quickly to emergencies like windstorms, illegal dumping, or fire risks. Collaborating with other forest professionals, landowners, and occasionally volunteers, they also balance administrative work like reporting with hands-on conservation tasks. Adaptability, a methodical approach, and solid teamwork skills greatly help in overcoming these daily challenges.

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Infographic showing various Forest Keeper job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dozer Operator)

Doniphan, MO • On-site

Recruitment and Hiring | US Forest Service
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$33.11/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle-dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors to support fire, fuels management, and natural resource projects.

  • Support initial attack firefighting activities by operating equipment in adverse terrain and near obstacles.

  • Maintain and interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation.

Job description

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.
This position is established on a Forest Unit to serve primarily as an operator of heavy equipment on initial attack, fire, and fuels management activities. The incumbent also operates this equipment in support of other natural resource projects.
See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Basic Requirement:
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements to successfully perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator.
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.
Screen-out Job Element: Applicants who do not meet the screen-out job elements will not be further evaluated.
  • Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:
  • Ability to operate engineering and construction equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle-dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments to push, pull, fill, pile or load gravel or earth.
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles (such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments to push, pull, fill, pile or load gravel or earth in steep, hilly, rocky, and other types of adverse terrain, close to buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks, or other obstructions and obstacles)
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator (to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on all types of terrain including mountains, steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky and soft ground, and hilly forests)

Selective Placement Factors
Applicants must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Primary firefighter positions include the following age requirements: Under age 37 -OR- less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service worked in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position -OR- a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement -OR-currently occupy a permanent position with primary fire fighter retirement coverage.
For those who do not currently occupy a permanent Federal position covered under primary fire fighter retirement, you must be under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position; or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and requesting a waiver to the requirement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees Retirement System.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the MODERATE level is a condition of employment.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education:There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.Employment Type: OTHER

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