Vegetation Management Inspector - TRAQ (1 Year) | Placerville, CA

About the role

ACRT Pacific, LLC is seeking energetic entry-level professionals for a full-time Vegetation Management Inspector position. This role is located within 50 miles of Placerville, CA and requires a TRAQ Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan and VM patrol standards and processes.
• Identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of-way; prescribe tree work to be performed; document inspection.
• Understand the associated scope and ensure inspections 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 reconstruction work.
• Perform work verification inspections, verify inspection and tree work completion and quality.
• Investigate and document tree-related outages and attend outage meetings as requested.
• Support emergency response as directed by OEC or level one operations.
• Complete tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, trimming, and other work as required.
• Participate in Contractor safety and tailboard meetings.
• Represent PG&E as a customer relations representative.
• Coordinate with contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, and other PG&E workgroups and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Use computers and associated software to enter and process data.
• Perform emergency response duties in accordance with safety requirements.
• Maintain direct contact with PG&E division personnel, public agencies, and customers.

Qualifications

• Must meet the general requirements below: TRAQ Certificate, High school diploma or GED, One (1) year experience as a VMI or equivalent on utility contract.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ISA Certified Arborist, 2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field.

Skills

• 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, accuracy and work quality, adaptability and flexibility, communications, creativity, dependability, drive and achievement orientation, independence, interpersonal skills, job knowledge, positive attitude, quantity of work, and work comparability.