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in Eureka, CA
Transmission Vegetation Management Inspector-1 Req #1080
Verified Pay | $40.19 to $41.70 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Eureka, California |
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Job Description
The Transmission Vegetation Management Inspector-1 (VMI) will patrol for hazardous trees, perform identification, inspection and evaluation of trees and brush along transmission utility lines.
The Transmission VMI-1 will submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; may plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; may serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- The VMI must perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes
- The VMI shall identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed; document inspection done
- The VMI shall understand the associated scope and ensure their inspection is meeting the appliable standard
- The VMI will notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work
- The VMI may act as the VM contact for new business and re-construction work requested by the Energy Delivery organization
- The VMI may perform work verification inspections verifying applicable inspection and tree work completion and quality
- The VMI may perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested
- The VMI may be assigned a variety of VM Tags. When assigned perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customers associated with non- routine locations. These locations may come from Electric Corrective (EC/LC) notifications, Gas OCW notifications, Customer Care & Billing (CC&B) Cases, or as assigned. The VMI will need to assist in close out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case
- The VMI 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
- The VMI shall independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor
- The VMI shall support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
- The VMI shall participate in Contractor safety and tailboard meetings
- The VMI shall act as a customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
- The VMI shall provide support and coordination between Contractors, Communities, Agencies, First Responders, and all other PG&E workgroups & stakeholders that may be involved in the successful completion of the vegetation project
- The VMI shall ensure compliance with all applicable regulations which may include, but are not limited to: Annual permits, Encroachment permits, Traffic Control Plans, railroad permits, CalTrans permits, and environmental protection measures as documented on Environmental Release to Construction
- The VMI shall be proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency. As assigned, completes electronic and paper- based documentation and reporting
Desired Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and follow maps
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rate
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to prioritize and organize paying attention to detail for accuracy
- Accountable: accepting personal responsibility
- Ability to work additional hours and days
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED AND
- Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license AND must meet one of the experience levels below
Experience / Education Requirements:
- Three (3) years experience Transmission Utility Line Clearance Inspection preferred or will consider Three (3) years experience of Utility Line Clearance Inspection AND
- One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, OR
- ISA Certified Arborist, OR
- 2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field AND
- Approval by PG&E Representative
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing outdoors
- Prolonged periods walking and hiking outdoors in a variety of terrain
- Prolonged periods of sitting and driving 4x4 truck or SUV
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb and crawl to check equipment and buildings
- Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions
Bargaining Position: Yes
Location: Sonoma County. Must live or be willing to relocate to Sonoma County by first day of employment
Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D and Term life Insurance
Company Vehicle for Business Use
Company Cell Phone
FLSA: Non-exempt Hourly
Compensation: $40.19 to $41.70 hourly
Subsistence: $50. per day worked
Per Diem: May be paid when meeting requirements