Utility VM Tree Crew Qualifications Assessor

Utility VM Tree Crew Qualifications Assessor

Job Type: Full-time

Shift

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Compensation: $40 – $55 per hour

Bonus: Up to $2,000 one‑time payment, dependent on tenure and performance. Must remain employed through December 31, 2025 to qualify.

Location: Oroville, CA 95965

Full

Job Description:

Clear Path Utility Solutions is actively scouting for Utility Vegetation Management Climber and Sawyer Skills Evaluators to join our team as a full‑time employee in the Oroville, CA area. As a utility vegetation management consulting contractor, our company consists of ISA Certified Arborists and Utility Specialists that verify and audit tree contractor’s work for compliance with client specifications and needs.

This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance, skill assessments, and essential job functions are met and align with company operational standards.

• Proctor vegetation management assessments focusing on specific skill/knowledge areas, including contract tree crew tasks performed within vegetation management.
• Follow state and federal regulations, PG&E Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Work Practices, and guidance documents.
• Administer initial and subsequent assessments, in physical or digital format, following PG&E program structure and parameters.
• Use effective communication and tail‑boarding to ensure assessment participants understand the structure and process of the assessments.
• Document and communicate results (pass/fail) to participants and first‑line supervision in a timely manner, using standardized templates, forms, and processes.
• Perform other work as directed by PG&E.

• Knowledge in technical discipline required for performing assessments.
• Thorough understanding of specific work methods and procedures, including all safety practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of OSHA Logging Regulations, ANSI Z133 Standards, and PG&E Safe Work Practices.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) desired.

• Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP), preferred.
• Two to five years of experience in the arboriculture industry with relevant technical trade.
• Five years performing work relevant to assessments.
• One year in a trainer or safety position.
• Must be able to perform initial assessments and pass with competent or proficient level (evaluated by client Qualified Evaluator).

• OSHA 30
• CPR/First Aid
• Valid driver’s license.
• Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP).

Safety is a top priority. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and safety of others, identify safety hazards, participate in safety briefings, and deliver industry‑specific safety messages when called upon.

Requirements include: maintaining attention for extended periods; passing client‑related physical and clinical assessments; working in an outdoor field environment with exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all weather conditions; performing routine physical tasks such as walking, stooping, kneeling, running, climbing, reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, carrying up to 10 lbs; operating vehicles and field equipment; verbal communication; adequate vision and hearing; and general physical fitness.

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.