Vegetation Management Inspector (VMI)
Crafted Staff • Santa Rosa, California • Posted July 04, 2026
About the Role
Overview
We're hiring Vegetation Management Inspectors (VMI) to patrol utility right-of-way (ROW) areas and identify hazardous vegetation (trees/brush) along utility lines. This is a W2, union position (IBEW Local 1245).
If you have field experience around utility ROW, line clearance operations, forestry/outdoor field work, or inspection/patrol-style work—and you want a role that's more about observation, documentation, and coordination than heavy physical labor—this role is a strong fit.
What you'll do
· Patrol assigned utility circuits/lines to identify hazardous trees/brush and vegetation conditions that could impact reliability or safety
· Perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of vegetation along utility lines
· Document and submit inspection results wit...