ACRT, Inc.
Vegetation Management Inspector | San Francisco/Peninsula
ACRT, Inc., Daly City, California, United States, 94013
ACRT Pacific, LLC.Description:Enjoy working outdoors? Would you like to gain some experience in Forestry? ACRT Pacific is currently seeking energetic entry-level professionals who enjoy working outdoors. This is a full-time opportunity for individuals who are looking to gain some Forestry experience. Our Vegetation Management Inspectors are ideal for professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, biology, environmental studies, conservation, or related disciplines and who would like to gain experience in these fields and line of work.Contingent at the approval of our clients, our Vegetation Management Inspectors patrol for hazard trees, perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines. They also assist in submitting inspection results to clients with recommendations; plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.Note:
This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role.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.The VMI shall understand the associated scope and ensure their inspection is meeting the applicable standard.The VMI will notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and will obtain 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 attend 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.The VMI may support emergency response such as directed by OEC, or level one operations, such as dispatching tree crews, field checking sites.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 and stakeholders.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.The VMI shall be proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency.Basic Responsibility:Patrolling distribution or transmission circuits and prescribe work to be performed by PG&E's tree contractor.Determining when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary.Patrolling, identifying, and prescribing required tree pruning and tree/brush removal work needed to facilitate completion of electric compliance tags.Managing EC notifications and cases, performing outage investigations and obtaining permits from public agencies as necessary.The VMI shall be required to use computers and associated software, enter data into and process data from hand-held devices, as required.The VMI shall perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements.The VMI shall maintain direct contact with PG&E division personnel, public agencies, and customers as directed.Knows and exemplifies ACRT's Guiding Principles.Other duties as required.Equipment, Environmental and Safety Requirements:Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.Walking on uneven ground.Exposure to excessive noise.Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness.Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals.Prolonged periods of time sitting (driving/meetings/trainings).Various forestry-related equipment, including but not limited to clinometer, range finder, logger's tape, DBH tape and other safety-related equipment.Qualifications:Must meet the general requirements below:High school diploma or GED ANDRequired to maintain a Class C driver's license AND must meet one of the experience levels below:Experience / Education Requirements (must meet one):One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, ORISA Certified Arborist, OR2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field ANDApproval by PG&E Representative.You must reside within 50 miles of San Carlos, CA.Required Skills: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.Accountability: accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.Accuracy and work quality, performs work completely, correctly, and in a professional manner.Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities.Communications: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things.Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs.Drive and achievement orientation sets challenging goals for self.Independence: possesses the ability to work independently.Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effective relationships.Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job.Positive attitude: displays optimism about the work to be done.Quantity of work generates adequate amounts of work based on the job requirements.Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service.Position Title:
Vegetation Management InspectorAlternate Title:
VMIPosition Reports to:
Operations ManagerDivision:
OperationsDepartment:
OperationsBase Compensation:
$39.27FLSA:
Non-ExemptBargaining Role:
YesSalary Range Disclaimer:The base salary represents the wage ACRT Pacific pays for this position per the CBA. The base hourly amount for this role is $39.27 per hour. In addition, you will receive an in lieu of benefits amount of $9.82 per hour that is paid to you for every eligible hour worked.Salary Range Transparency:For applicants residing in California, the hourly rate for this role is $39.27.We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role.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.The VMI shall understand the associated scope and ensure their inspection is meeting the applicable standard.The VMI will notify property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and will obtain 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 attend 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.The VMI may support emergency response such as directed by OEC, or level one operations, such as dispatching tree crews, field checking sites.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 and stakeholders.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.The VMI shall be proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency.Basic Responsibility:Patrolling distribution or transmission circuits and prescribe work to be performed by PG&E's tree contractor.Determining when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary.Patrolling, identifying, and prescribing required tree pruning and tree/brush removal work needed to facilitate completion of electric compliance tags.Managing EC notifications and cases, performing outage investigations and obtaining permits from public agencies as necessary.The VMI shall be required to use computers and associated software, enter data into and process data from hand-held devices, as required.The VMI shall perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with all safety requirements.The VMI shall maintain direct contact with PG&E division personnel, public agencies, and customers as directed.Knows and exemplifies ACRT's Guiding Principles.Other duties as required.Equipment, Environmental and Safety Requirements:Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment.Walking on uneven ground.Exposure to excessive noise.Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness.Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and chemicals.Prolonged periods of time sitting (driving/meetings/trainings).Various forestry-related equipment, including but not limited to clinometer, range finder, logger's tape, DBH tape and other safety-related equipment.Qualifications:Must meet the general requirements below:High school diploma or GED ANDRequired to maintain a Class C driver's license AND must meet one of the experience levels below:Experience / Education Requirements (must meet one):One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, ORISA Certified Arborist, OR2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field ANDApproval by PG&E Representative.You must reside within 50 miles of San Carlos, CA.Required Skills: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.Accountability: accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.Accuracy and work quality, performs work completely, correctly, and in a professional manner.Adaptability and flexibility: meets the changing conditions and situations in work responsibilities.Communications: possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.Creativity: possesses ability to develop and present new ideas and better ways of doing things.Dependability: is reliable and has the ability to do required jobs.Drive and achievement orientation sets challenging goals for self.Independence: possesses the ability to work independently.Interpersonal skills: builds constructive and effective relationships.Job knowledge: possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job.Positive attitude: displays optimism about the work to be done.Quantity of work generates adequate amounts of work based on the job requirements.Work comparability: performs work that is comparable to other employees with the same length of service.Position Title:
Vegetation Management InspectorAlternate Title:
VMIPosition Reports to:
Operations ManagerDivision:
OperationsDepartment:
OperationsBase Compensation:
$39.27FLSA:
Non-ExemptBargaining Role:
YesSalary Range Disclaimer:The base salary represents the wage ACRT Pacific pays for this position per the CBA. The base hourly amount for this role is $39.27 per hour. In addition, you will receive an in lieu of benefits amount of $9.82 per hour that is paid to you for every eligible hour worked.Salary Range Transparency:For applicants residing in California, the hourly rate for this role is $39.27.We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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