TRAQ Arborist 2025

MUST HAVE TRAQ Certificate

Questions please call: 509-606-1599 or 530-717-3028

Coleman Environmental Engineering, Inc. is looking to IMMEDIATELEY hire multiple Senior Vegetation Management Inspectors for a Tree Risk Inspecting Vegetation Management program.

The primary responsibilities include:

Inspect rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities.

• Research easement and land rights for widths, rights, and restrictions.
• Meet with landowners to explain vegetation management work.
• Respond to public concerns and questions about the work.
• Respond to contractor questions concerning work specification and requirements.
• Document work activity using GIS equipped computer & custom work planning software.
• Inspect work completed by contractors for compliance to utility specifications.
• Provide support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.
• Ability to accurately identify tree, plant species and have working knowledge of growth rates and measurements
• Enjoy working outdoors independently in rugged terrain and inclement weather
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and on your feet

Requirements MUST HAVE TRAQ OR ISA CERTIFIED along with

• 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 AND
• Approval by Client Representative
• This is a union position; all successful applicants are required to join as part of the offer

We are offering:

· Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & 401k plan.

• 50-60 hour work weeks, with double overtime
• 7 day a week per diem for lodging, $100/per day
• $50/day for sustenance (food) for days worked
• Effective straight time rate is $41.70-48.53
• Effective premium (overtime) time rate is $83.40/97.06

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.70 - $48.53 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Locations vary throughout Northern California