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

ACRT Services•Nevada City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACRT Pacific is seeking energetic, entry-level professionals who enjoy working outdoors for a full-time Vegetation Management Inspector position. This role is ideal for individuals with educational backgrounds in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines who wish to gain experience in these fields. The Vegetation Management Inspectors patrol for hazard trees, identify, inspect, and evaluate trees and brush along utility lines. They also submit inspection results with recommendations to clients, plan and direct the activities of assigned tree clearance crews, negotiate access issues with crews, and serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role and requires residing within 50 miles of Grass Valley, CA. Active TRAQ Certification is required.

Requirements

Active TRAQ Certification required
High school diploma or GED
Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license
One (1) year experience as a VMI or equivalent on utility contract
Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of 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.
Accountability: accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
Accuracy and work quality, performs work completely, correctly, and in a professional manner.
Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities.
Communications: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and can present ideas in formal and informal situations.
Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things.
Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs.
Drive and achievement orientation sets challenging goals for self and willingly puts in extra time and effort in crisis situations.
Independence: possesses the ability to work independently.
Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effective relationships.
Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job.
Positive attitude: displays optimism about the work to be done and demonstrates a positive attitude towards customers, peers, and the company.
Quantity of work generates adequate amounts of work based on the job requirements.
Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service in the same position.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certified Arborist
2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes.
Identify required tree work along existing utility rights-of-way and prescribe tree work to be performed.
Document inspections and ensure they meet applicable standards.
Notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtain necessary authorizations.
Act as the VM contact for new business and re-construction work.
Perform work verification inspections to ensure completion and quality.
Perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attend outage meetings.
Track, field check, prescribe work, and notify customers for non-routine locations (e.g., Electric Corrective notifications, Gas OCW notifications, Customer Care & Billing cases).
Assist in closing out CC&B cases in the field.
Support emergency response, such as dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, and acting as a first responder.
Independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations like tree assessment and trimming.
Participate in Contractor safety and tailboard meetings.
Act as a customer relations representative.
Provide support and coordination between contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g., Annual permits, Encroachment permits, Traffic Control Plans, railroad permits, Caltrans permits, environmental protection measures).
Be proficient in electronic devices and documentation.
Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting as assigned.
Patrol distribution or transmission circuits and prescribe work to be performed by the tree contractor, ensuring clearances maintain compliance for a minimum of one calendar year.
Determine when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary, assessing all trees for failure likelihood and hazards.
Prescribe required tree pruning and tree/brush removal work to meet regulatory requirements and/or utility standards.
Notify property owners of tree pruning and tree/brush removal work.
Map circuits using the utility's continuity list.
Manage EC notifications and cases, perform outage investigations, obtain permits from public agencies, and document work in assigned databases using a hand-held computer or mobile device.
Perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements, laws, regulations, and applicable labor agreements.
Maintain direct contact with utility division personnel, public agencies, and customers as directed.
Know and exemplify ACRT's Guiding Principles.
Perform other duties as required.