West Sacramento Transmission VMI at ASOMEO ENVIRONMENTAL REST

AERI is a premier provider of vegetation management services, specializing in the protection and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Our expertise ensures the safe and reliable operation of essential services leveraging proprietary technology to manage vegetation in and around critical utility corridors, roadways, and other infrastructure. We focus on reducing risks, enhancing system reliability, and meeting regulatory compliance through our targeted vegetation management solutions. We are dedicated not only to exceptional client service but also to the growth and development of our team members.

Position Summary

We are seeking skilled VMI's to join our team at AERI. This position is essential for inspecting trees and identifying hazards. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our commitment to maintaining the health and safety of trees in our community.

Vegetation Management Inspector (VMI)

Qualifications must fulfill the general requirements and at least one experience / education requirement below:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior Transmission VMI experience with VMPI2 system
• 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 (must meet one):
One (1) year of related arboricultural experience, OR

• ISA Certified Arborist, OR
• 2-year or 4-year college degree in a related field
• Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Performs a variety of vegetation management duties under the leadership of a supervisor, job duties are outlined below:
Primary Duties:

• Patrolling: perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards and processes. identifying required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of- way; prescribing tree work to be performed; document inspection done.
• Notifying property owners/agencies when tree work will occur and obtaining any necessary authorizations from the property owners/agencies to perform the tree work.
• May do work verification inspections of locations for tree work completion.
• Tree-Related Outages: May perform investigation and documentation of tree-related outages and attending outage meetings as requested.
• Tag Work: 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,
• Emergency Response: 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.
• Primarily works independently as instructed by Supervisor.
• Supports oversight of vegetation projects, including field operations such as tree assessment, tree trimming, and other work as required.
• Supports the compliance with vegetation management program scope, contract adherence, and PG&E standards and specifications over the entire PG&E service territory.
• Participates in Contractor safety and tailboard meetings to ensure crews follow Company and regulatory (e.g. OSHA) safety, standards and work procedures. Vegetation Management Inspectors are authorized and expected to suspend Contractor work when necessary.
• Acts as a customer relations representative on behalf of PG&E.
• On site supports the 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.
• Ensures 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.
• Proficient in electronic devices and documentation proficiency. As assigned, completes electronic and paper- based documentation and reporting.

All VM Inspectors are required to complete the following training within the first year of employment:

• 911 Standby training
• Pre-Inspector Structure Learning Path (SLP)

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Arboriculture: 1 year (Required)

Aeri is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.