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The 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.
The VMI-1 position are covered under International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1245, all employees in this position are required to join the union.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes along transmission power lines
- Identify required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed; document inspection done
- Notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work
- May serve as contact for new business and re-construction work
- Perform work verification inspections verifying applicable inspection and tree work completion and quality
- Perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested
- May be assigned a variety of VM Tags; perform tracking, field checking, prescribing of work, and notifying of customers associated with non- routine locations
- Assist in close out CC&B cases in the field after fielding the case
- Support emergency response; dispatching tree crews, field checking sites, first responder stand-by agreements
- Work independently complete tasks assigned by the supervisor
- Support oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required
- Participate in contractor safety and tailboard meetings
- Act as customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Complete 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
- Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license
- Must be able to meet company driver acceptability requirements
- Ability to drive 4x4 truck or SUV
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 and/or SUV
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 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: Shasta County. Must live or be willing to relocate to Shasta 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
