Vegetation Management Inspector (1 Year) | Grass Valley, CA

ACRT • Grass Valley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking an entry-level Vegetation Management Inspector (VMI) for a full-time, regular position. This is a one-year role for someone interested in gaining forestry experience. The position is safety-sensitive, and the employee must reside within 50 miles of Grass Valley, California. The VMI patrols utility circuits and rights-of-way, identifies and evaluates trees and brush that may pose hazards to utility facilities, prescribes required pruning or removal work, and documents inspections and recommendations. The role also involves coordinating tree-clearance work, communicating with property owners and agencies, supporting vegetation projects and emergency response, and serving as a customer-relations representative for PG&E.

The VMI works with contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, PG&E workgroups, and other stakeholders to support successful project completion and compliance with applicable standards, permits, safety requirements, and environmental protections. The position uses handheld computers or iOS-compatible mobile devices and assigned databases to document inspections, work, cases, and reports. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a Class C driver’s license.
• One year of experience as a Vegetation Management Inspector or equivalent on a utility contract.
• Ability to identify local trees and understand growth rates.
• Ability to learn and use company- or job-specific software systems.
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Ability to read and follow maps.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, reliably, accurately, and professionally, with accountability for work quality and timeliness.
• Ability to reside within 50 miles of Grass Valley, California.

Nice To Haves

• ISA Certified Arborist certification.
• Two-year or four-year college degree in a related field.
• Educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Patrol distribution or transmission circuits according to the annual vegetation management plan and applicable standards and processes.
• Identify trees and brush requiring work along utility rights-of-way, assess hazards and failure likelihood, prescribe pruning or removal, and determine when the next trim is required.
• Document inspections and prescribed work, ensuring clearances support compliance for at least one calendar year.
• Notify property owners and agencies of planned tree work and obtain necessary authorizations or permits.
• Map circuits using PG&E continuity lists and document work in VMDSR or other assigned databases using handheld or iOS-compatible devices.
• Manage assigned vegetation-management tags, electric corrective notifications, customer cases, and other non-routine location work, including field checks and case closeout.
• Coordinate and oversee tree-clearance crews and vegetation projects, including tree assessment, trimming, and other required field operations.
• Discuss and resolve crew access issues and serve as a liaison among clients, contractors, customers, communities, agencies, first responders, and PG&E workgroups.
• Perform work-verification inspections to confirm applicable inspection and tree-work completion and quality.
• Investigate and document tree-related outages and attend outage meetings as requested.
• Support emergency response as directed, including dispatching crews, field-checking sites, and supporting first-responder and standby agreements.
• Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings and perform duties in accordance with safety requirements, laws, regulations, and labor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements, including permits, traffic-control plans, and environmental protection measures.
• Maintain direct contact with PG&E division personnel, public agencies, and customers as directed by the PG&E representative.
• Complete assigned tasks independently, maintain required electronic and paper documentation, and exemplify ACRT’s Guiding Principles.

Benefits

• $11.36 per hour in lieu of benefits for every eligible hour worked.
• Union members receive a $50 daily subsistence payment for each day worked in excess of four hours.
• Medical, dental, or vision insurance and other region-specific benefits may be available as eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED