Vegetation Management Inspector, 1 Year

Jobtailor; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Field Vegetation Management Inspector in Grass Valley, CA. The role focuses on hazard-tree patrols, inspection and evaluation along utility lines, and coordinating clearance crews to support PG&E projects.

The incumbent will communicate findings to clients, obtain permissions, and ensure compliance with permits and safety standards while maintaining thorough documentation using mobile devices. Local travel and weather resilience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Grass Valley, CA.
• 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.
• Proficient in electronic devices and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol for hazard trees and perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines.
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree clearance crews.
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues.
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
• Perform circuit patrols according to annual VM plans, patrol standards, and processes.
• Identify and prescribe tree work along PG&E rights-of-way and document inspections.
• Notify property owners/agencies and obtain authorizations for tree work.
• Perform work verification inspections and investigate/document tree-related outages.
• Track, field-check, prescribe work, and notify customers for assigned VM tags and cases.
• Support emergency response, dispatch tree crews, and field-check sites.
• Support oversight of vegetation projects, including tree assessment and trimming.
• Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings.
• Act as a customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E.
• Coordinate among contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, and PG&E stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with permits, traffic control plans, railroad and Caltrans requirements, and environmental measures.
• Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting using hand-held or iOS-compatible devices.
• Maintain contact with PG&E personnel, public agencies, and customers.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Tree Identification

Inspection & Evaluation

Documentation & Reporting

Map Reading

Emergency Response Support

Customer Relations

Negotiation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class C driver’s license

1 year experience as a VMI or equivalent

2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field

TRAQ Certification

ISA Certification

Tools

IOS-Compatible Devices

Job-Specific Software Systems

Job description

• Patrol for hazard trees and perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines
• Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations
• Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree clearance crews
• Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
• Serve as liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers
• Perform circuit patrols according to annual VM plans, patrol standards, and processes
• Identify and prescribe tree work along PG&E rights-of-way and document inspections
• Notify property owners/agencies and obtain authorizations for tree work
• Perform work verification inspections and investigate/document tree-related outages
• Track, field-check, prescribe work, and notify customers for assigned VM tags and cases
• Support emergency response, dispatch tree crews, and field-check sites
• Support oversight of vegetation projects, including tree assessment and trimming
• Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings
• Act as a customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
• Coordinate among contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, and PG&E stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with permits, traffic control plans, railroad and Caltrans requirements, and environmental measures
• Complete electronic and paper-based documentation and reporting using hand-held or iOS-compatible devices
• Maintain contact with PG&E personnel, public agencies, and customers
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• 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
• Must reside within 50 miles of Grass Valley, CA
• 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
• Proficient in electronic devices and documentation
• Must perform work in a safety-sensitive role
• TRAQ and ISA Certification Preferred
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred
• 2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tree identification, inspection, and evaluation along utility lines, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in coordinating tree clearance operations and maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tree Identification
• Utility Line Clearance Coordination
• ISA Certified Arborist
• VMI Experience
• Safety Compliance

Hard Skills

• Tree Inspection
• Work Verification Inspections
• Documentation and Reporting
• Map Reading
• Emergency Response Support

Soft Skills

• Customer Relations
• Negotiation
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• TRAQ Certification
• ISA Certification

Industry Keywords

• Vegetation Management
• Utility Contract
• Environmental Compliance
• Traffic Control Plans
• Rugged Terrain Navigation

Tools & Technologies

• IOS-Compatible Devices
• Job-Specific Software Systems