Mountain G. Enterprises is seeking Vegetation Management Inspector to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility forestry and conducting tree inspections, and a deep understanding of the risks associated with vegetation management in the context of the power grid.

MGE's corporate office is in Folsom, CA, and regional offices are in Chico and Fresno. MGE has endeavored to secure opportunities statewide and will continue to do so. This position requires enrollment in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union 1245.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts tree and brush inventories
• Conducts hazard tree inspections and evaluations
• Plans work for tree contractors
• Notifies property owners of tree work to be performed
• Manages data
• Adheres to on-the-job safety practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
    
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union 1245
• Knowledge of tree species and growth rates
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Excellent customer service skills
• Willingness to travel during the week
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an ISA Arborist Certification
• 2- or 4-year Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Bilingual

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $50 per day worked subsistence
• Hourly wage: $45.60 - $56.36*
• Company provided life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Company provided vehicle and expense card for commuting and travel
• Company cellphone and tablet
• Career Development Program with paid professional certifications and continuing education
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided

PREMIUM TIME:

All Overtime is considered Premium Time (PT) and PT is paid as double the regular straight-time pay rate.

HOLIDAYS:

All work performed outside of the regularly scheduled working hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, and Christmas Day, or days celebrated as such, shall be paid for at the double the regular straight-time rate of pay.