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City of Bothell, WA

Urban Forester

Bothell, WA · On-site +1

$92K - $117K/yr

Limited Term Full Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-00243 Department ... This role supports development review, planning and policy work, and helps share information with ...

MGE

Assessor - Tehachapi/Bakersfield

Tehachapi, CA · Remote

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team If you are a utility forester with a passion for tree care and vegetation management and want to join a leading organization in the utility ...

American Bird Conservancy

Maryland Forester

$56K/yr

Remote; Western Maryland in the Cumberland, MD area. Work will occur in a five-county service area ... The forester will conduct outreach to landowners, collect and review silvics data, design practices ...

HBK Engineering, LLC

Planner I

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure ... remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of ...

Quanta Services

Planner I

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site +1

We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure ... remote regions - the coast, desert, and mountains across California. Occasional lifting of ...

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Save the Redwoods

Forest Ecologist

Mckinleyville, CA · On-site +1

This role provides scientific and technical leadership for restoration planning, field ... Able to work independently and collaboratively, building productive relationships in complex ...

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How much do remote utility forester work planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote utility forester work planner in the United States is $24.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Utility Forester Work Planner vs Remote Utility Arborist?

AspectRemote Utility Forester Work PlannerRemote Utility Arborist
CertificationsForestry or environmental certifications, GIS knowledgeArborist certifications (e.g., ISA Certified Arborist)
Work EnvironmentField planning, GIS mapping, remote coordinationTree care, pruning, removal, often on-site or in the field
Industry UsageUtility companies, forestry services, environmental agenciesTree care companies, municipal services, utility line clearance

The Remote Utility Forester Work Planner focuses on planning and mapping utility forestry projects remotely, while the Remote Utility Arborist primarily performs on-site tree care and maintenance. Both roles require certifications in their respective fields and serve utility and environmental industries, but their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Line Clearance Estimator / Work Planner

The Halter Group

Bowling Green, KY • Remote

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary: Pending experience

Line Clearance Estimator / Work Planner

Position Summary:

Provides timely and efficient audits that properly distribute the workload for future work priorities of the crew while maintaining operation schedule timelines, safety of the crew and employees and establishing timelines for project completion for the utility per contracted specifications.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Obtains oral or written permission/notification from property owner, municipal, business to trim, remove or apply herbicide to trees. Secures appropriate permits when necessary. Arrange with customer or property owner to obtain access and advise of any interruption if applicable. Explain work to be done and establishes timelines.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports related to permission/notification from customer/homeowner to General Foreperson and crew personnel.
  • Plans and lays out work for crew members. Considering factors such as the ability to get power equipment to locations, time required to complete work, clean-up time, equipment available, weather conditions and special instructions by customers/homeowners.
  • Has an understanding and follow all applicable work methods pertaining to line clearance work.
  • Inspect the right of ways to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance.
  • Responds to questions and concerns regarding work specifications and requirements.
  • Inspects work completed by crew/contractors for compliance and utility specifications.
  • Assists in the management of crew/contractors during storm restoration operations.
  • Provides support and assistance on special projects assigned by the utility.
  • May work on rough terrain due to nature of responsibilities.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  • Requirement of the position - maintain a clear driving record for the ability to operator company vehicle.
  • Strong computer skills necessary for this position.
  • Overnight travel may be required on a temporary basis.


Safety Standards & Skills

  • Able to identify Job Hazards, Job Briefings and Drop Zones.
  • Able to identify tree species & proper procedures based on the nature of the layout.
  • Identifies dangers in trees that pertain to co-workers working on ground or falling of limbs that might cause damage to yard ornaments, clothes lines, septic tanks, overhead lines, etc. & strategizes the best plan to make the removal/work safer.
  • Knowledgeable of utility guidelines.
  • Utilizes facial recognition via Motive biometric DashCam in company vehicles.


Noteworthy Behaviors

  • Problem-solver
  • Ability to communicate well with others
  • Ability to work as part of a team when necessary
  • Ability to work alone and adequately manage time for projects
  • Organized
  • Eagerness to learn


Most often a work planner works as a solo, independent employee. Depending on the location and terrain of the utility circuit being planned, some of the work may be actual walking the right of way, some may be visible and planned from a vehicle. Much of the planners time will be in a vehicle, navigating to and from the area to be planned.

Stooping, bending, squatting 5%

Driving or sitting 50-60%

Walking 25%

Standing 10%

Computer work 70 80%