Field Vegetation Management Inspector

PG&E; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Santa Rosa is seeking a Vegetation Management Inspector-GC to oversee field safety, work quality, and contractor performance on VM projects across electric distribution or transmission systems. This IBEW Local 1245 represented role requires travel within PG&E territory and adherence to permits and environmental measures.

The job starts with an hourly rate of $40.75, with wage progression under the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C Driver's License with no major incidents.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain 911 Standby training within one year of start date.
• Pre-Inspector Structure Learning Path (SLP) within one year of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs circuit patrols in accordance with annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes.
• Acts as a customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E.
• Supports the coordination between Contractors, Communities, Agencies, First Responders, and all other PG&E workgroups and stakeholders that may be involved in the successful completion of the vegetation project.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations which may include Annual permits, Encroachment permits, Traffic Control Plans, railroad permits, Caltrans permits, and environmental protection measures as documented on Environmental Release to Construction.
• Completes electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting, as assigned.
• Identifies required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of way.
• Inspects documents.
• Notifies property owners/agencies when tree work will occur.
• May do work verification inspections of locations for tree work completion.
• May perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages.
• Field checks prescribes work, and notifies of customers associated with non-routine locations when assigned.
• Closes out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case.
• May support emergency response such as directed by OEC, or level one operations. Such as dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, first responder stand by agreements.
• Supports oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
• Supports compliance with vegetation management program scope, contract adherence, and PG&E standards and specifications over the entire PG&E service territory
• Required to participate in the Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN) with DMV

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year degree OR higher education in related field

Job description

PG&E in Santa Rosa is seeking a Vegetation Management Inspector-GC to oversee field safety, work quality, and contractor performance on VM projects across electric distribution or transmission systems. This IBEW Local 1245 represented role requires travel within PG&E territory and adherence to permits and environmental measures.

The job starts with an hourly rate of $40.75, with wage progression under the collective bargaining agreement.