Outdoor Vegetation Inspector – TRAQ Certified

ACRT, Inc.; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ACRT Pacific, LLC is hiring Vegetation Management Inspectors (VMI) to patrol distribution/transmission circuits, assess hazard trees, and coordinate with line-clearance crews along PG&E rights-of-way. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with clients and contractors in California.

Qualified candidates should have TRAQ and/or ISA Arborist credentials, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of VMI/utility contract experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Class C driver's license required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a VMI or equivalent on utility contract.

Responsibilities

• Patrol circuits and prescribe work for line clearance contractors to meet regulatory compliance for at least one year.
• Identify trees/brush likely to affect PG&E facilities and document inspections.

Skills

Tree identification

Map reading

Communication

Safety awareness

TRAQ Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

ISA Certified Arborist

TRAQ Certification

2-year or 4-year college degree (related field)

Job description

ACRT Pacific, LLC is hiring Vegetation Management Inspectors (VMI) to patrol distribution/transmission circuits, assess hazard trees, and coordinate with line-clearance crews along PG&E rights-of-way. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with clients and contractors in California.

Qualified candidates should have TRAQ and/or ISA Arborist credentials, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of VMI/utility contract experience.