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...