Union Senior Vegetation Management Inspector (Sonora, CA)

Job Description

Job Description

At ArborVista LLC., our seasoned team of ISA and TRAQ certified Pre-Inspectors is dedicated to excellence in Utility Pre-Inspection, Emergency Coordination Response, and vegetation management consulting. As a sister company to ArborWorks, we specialize in optimizing utility asset reliability and safety. Our mission is to ensure compliance and promote seamless essential service operation. ArborVista, LLC is your trusted partner for precise and reliable utility pre-inspection and vegetation management solutions. We are passionate about our craft and always look for strong team members. If you are a self-starter with enthusiasm for arboriculture and are looking for a great company experience, we look forward to speaking with you! We take a vested interest in each employee on our team and are constantly looking for motivated individuals to grow with our company. Achieve your potential with ArborVista!

We are actively hiring (VMI / SVMI) for our Stockton division.

Sonora, CA

• Union Wages
• Company Vehicle
• Company Gas Card
• Opportunity for Overtime

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Patrolling Distribution or Transmission circuits and prescribing work to be performed by PG&E’s tree contractor, ensuring that the clearances prescribed will maintain compliance for a minimum of one calendar year.
• Determining when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary, assessing all trees with the potential to strike PG&E facilities for failure likelihood and hazards.
• Patrolling, identifying, and prescribing required tree pruning and tree / brush removal Work needed to facilitate completion of electric compliance tags such as 540 tags to meet all regulatory requirements and / or to PG&E Vegetation Management standards and procedures.
• Notifying property owners of tree pruning and tree / brush removal work to be performed relating to this Specification, mapping circuits using PG&E continuity list.
• Managing EC notifications and cases, performing outage investigations and, when necessary, obtaining permits from public agencies, and documenting work in the VMDSR (or other PG&E assigned databases) using a hand-held computer or an iOS compatible mobile device.
• The VMI shall be required to use computers and associated software, enter data into and process data from hand-held devices, as required.
• The VMI shall perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements, laws and regulations, and applicable labor agreements or an iOS compatible mobile device as directed by the supervisor.
• The VMI shall maintain direct contact with PG&E division personnel, public agencies, and customers as directed by the PG&E Representative.
• The VMI shall maintain a positive working relationship with tree contractor in the VMI's assigned area and be responsible for timely resolution of customer complaints.
• The VMI may be required to participate in public presentations and meetings, as required.
• The VMI shall perform other work as directed by the PG&E Representative.

Qualifications :

• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, production oriented.
• Must be comfortable working in an independent environment and managing a geographical area for all vegetation related activities.
• Must be able to work with stakeholders, utility customers and line clearance vendors and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Multi-tasking and strong time management skills required.
• Ability to work in varied terrain and inclement weather

Required Certifications :

• Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications (TRAQ) (Preferred)
• ISA Certified (Preferred)
• Vegetation Management Experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience w / Integrated Data Collection Software (Field Maps, OneVM)
• High School Diploma or GED

Must meet one of the experience requirements below :

• Five (5) years of experience as a tree crew climber / tree crew foreman with at least two (2) years of line clearance certification OR
• Five (5) years of experience as a Vegetation Management Inspector and Certified Arborist OR
• Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Professional Forester OR
• Five (5) years of experience as a Utility Inspector or higher classification with at least one (1) year of vegetation management experience OR
• Four (4) years of Military Service with honorable discharge and at least one (1) year additional year of vegetation management inspection experience

Training : The SVMI must successfully complete all training to progress into SVMI or if hired directly into a SVMI position must successfully complete all training :

• OSHA 30-hour construction safety overview (Must be completed within six months of start date)
• Certified Tree Safety Professional (CTSP) or Certified Arborist (CA) from the International Society of Arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) certificate. (Must be completed within six months of test eligibility)
• 911 Standby training (Must be completed within one month of start date)
• Working knowledge of QA / QC (Must be completed within one month of start date)
• Computer training (e.g., completion of forms, uploading of documents, accessing GIS) (Must completed within one month of start date)

Employment contingent upon satisfactory passing of applicable drug and background checks

EEO Statement : ArborVista , LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.