Vegetation Management Inspector after 1 year

The VMI-1 will submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; may plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; may serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.

The VMI-1 position are covered under International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245, all employees in this position are required to join the union.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes
• Identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed; document inspection done
• Notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work
• May serve as contact for new business and re-construction work
• Perform work verification inspections verifying applicable inspection and tree work completion and quality
• Perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested
• May be assigned a variety of VM Tags; perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customers associated with non- routine locations
• Assist in close out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case
• Support emergency response; dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, first responder stand-by agreements
• Work independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
• Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings
• Act as customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting

Desired Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to prioritize and organize paying attention to detail for accuracy
• Accountable: accepting personal responsibility
• Ability to work additional hours and days

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license
• Must be able to meet company driver acceptability requirements
• Ability to drive 4x4 truck or SUV

Experience / Education Requirements:

VMI-1

• One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, AND
• One (1) year as Vegetation Management Inspector
• ISA Certified Arborist, OR
• 2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing outdoors
• Prolonged periods walking and hiking outdoors in a variety of terrain
• Prolonged periods of sitting and driving 4x4 truck and/or SUV
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb and crawl to check equipment and buildings
• Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions

Bargaining Position: Yes

Location: Jackson, CA.

Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Term life Insurance

Company Vehicle for Business Use

Company Cell Phone

FLSA: Non-exempt Hourly

Compensation: $40.19 to $41.70 hourly

Subsistence: $50. per day worked

Per Diem: May be paid when meeting requirements