Vegetation Management Inspector

ACRT Services

. Patrol utility distribution or transmission circuits in accordance with vegetation management plans, standards, and processes .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJunior💰 $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vegetation management, including tree identification, pruning, and removal, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in coordinating tree-clearance operations and managing stakeholder communications effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vegetation ManagementTree IdentificationISA Certified ArboristClass C Driver’s LicenseUtility Contract Experience

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Hard Skills

Tree PruningTree RemovalBrush-ClearingWork-Verification InspectionsMappingDocumentationEmergency Response SupportField Work ManagementPermit ComplianceRugged Terrain Navigation

Soft Skills

Customer RelationsNegotiationCoordinationCommunicationTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Job-Specific Software SystemsElectronic DevicesHand-Held DevicesIOS-Compatible Mobile Device

Certifications & Qualifications

ISA Certified Arborist

Industry Keywords

Utility DistributionTransmission CircuitsVegetation Management PlansEnvironmental Protection MeasuresTraffic-Control Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Patrol utility distribution or transmission circuits in accordance with vegetation management plans, standards, and processes
Identify hazard trees and required tree work along PG&E rights-of-way
Inspect, evaluate, prescribe, and document tree pruning, removal, and brush-clearing work
Determine trim timing and whether trimming or removal is necessary
Notify property owners and agencies about planned tree work and obtain required authorizations or permits
Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned tree-clearance crews
Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues
Perform work-verification inspections and verify tree-work completion and quality
Investigate and document tree-related outages and attend outage meetings
Manage vegetation-management tags, EC notifications, cases, and customer-related field work
Support emergency response, dispatch tree crews, and field-check sites
Support oversight of vegetation projects, including tree assessment and trimming operations
Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings
Act as a customer-relations representative for PG&E
Coordinate among contractors, communities, agencies, first responders, PG&E workgroups, and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with permits, traffic-control plans, railroad and Caltrans permits, and environmental protection measures
Complete electronic and paper-based documentation, reporting, mapping, and database updates
Maintain contact with PG&E personnel, public agencies, and customers
Independently complete assigned tasks and perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 Sacramento, 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
Ability to use computers, associated software, hand-held devices, and an iOS-compatible mobile device
ISA Certified Arborist preferred
2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$11.36 per hour in lieu of benefits for every eligible hour worked
$50.00 daily subsistence payment for each day worked in excess of 4 hours
Medical, dental, or vision insurance may be available as eligible
Per-diems or other region-specific benefits may be available as eligible