Vegetation Management Inspector - Union Pismo

American Tree Medics Inc; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Per diem for overnight travel

Job summary

American Tree Medics Inc. seeks a Union Arboriculture Specialist to perform outdoor vegetation inspections across rights of way in California, traveling as needed and collecting data with handheld devices and GPS.

You will collaborate with project managers, vegetation crews, and landowners, while learning local tree species and pursuing ISA certification within 12 months. This full-time role offers competitive pay and lodging for overnight travel.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year arboriculture experience and a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel; lodging and per diem paid for overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rights of way with utilities for vegetation that violates regs.
• Collect data using handheld devices, follow maps and GPS.
• Communicate with landowners about required work.
• Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with project managers and crews.

Skills

Outdoor work

Independent work

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

4x4 vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Union Arboriculture Specialist

A Great Career Opportunity Awaits! Find your \"ROOTS\" and \"GROW\" with American Tree Medics Inc! We offer competitive pay, education opportunities, and pathways for advancement with multiple openings available in both field operations and administration. Join our fast-growing, INC 500 company, recognized for saving communities, forests, and essentially, lives. We pride ourselves on our team of highly qualified, certified, and trained professionals. If you are a highly motivated, dedicated, and outgoing individual who likes to travel, this is the opportunity you have been searching for!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with major gas and electric utility systems to inspect rights of ways, identifying vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations.
• Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps, and use GPS navigation.
• Communicate with landowners regarding necessary work on their properties.
• Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to embrace an outdoor, independent work environment.
• Thrives on adaptation, continual learning, training, and attention to detail.
• Possesses knowledge or the capacity to quickly learn local tree species and specific growth rates.
• Able to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Understands that communication and teamwork are essential to our success.
• Expected to become an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist within 12 months.
• Ability to learn to use range finders and job-specific equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of arboriculture experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• A clean driving record (DMV printout required).
• Proficient in operating a 4x4 vehicle on rough and narrow roads.
• Willingness to travel. (Travel is not guaranteed but highly likely.)
• Lodging and per diem paid for all overnight travel.
• Capability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• ISA and TRAQ not required but highly encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity Company

• Full-time
• Starting Pay: $40.74-$50.35 per hour