🌿 Job Title: Vegetation Management Qualification Assessor 📍 Location: Oroville, CA 🏢 Company: Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. 💵 Pay: $46-55/hour 🕒 Position Type: Full-Time About the Role:

Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. (CPUS) is seeking a

senior-level VM Qualification Specialist

to proctor and administer VM Assessments at the PG&E Qualified Evaluator Yard in Oroville, CA. This role is ideal for experienced professionals in utility vegetation management who are passionate about maintaining high standards and mentoring others in the field.

Key Responsibilities

🌿 Vegetation Management Qualifications Assessor

As a subject matter expert, you will:

- Administer and proctor field and written assessments for vegetation management tasks (e.g., chainsaw use, tree felling, climbing, aerial lift operations)

- Observe and evaluate employee performance to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

- Mentor employees through the certification process, providing clear guidance and feedback

- Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify skill gaps and recommend improvement strategies

- Maintain accurate certification records and ensure compliance with program requirements

- Assist in developing and enhancing assessment tools, processes, and training materials

- Train and mentor new assessors (internal staff and contractors)

- Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer loader, telehandler, excavator) for assessment setup

- Perform aerial rescues and serve as AED Coordinator as needed

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED

- Valid Driver’s License

- 5+ years of experience in the arboriculture industry - 3+ years in a trainer or safety-related role - 5+ years performing work relevant to vegetation management assessments

- OSHA 30 Certification

- CPR / First Aid Certification

- Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) or Consulting Utility Forester Safety Professional (CUFSP)

- Electric Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Certification

- Certified Arborist or other ISA Credential

Preferred Attributes

- Strong communication and mentoring skills

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

- Familiarity with utility vegetation management standards

- Experience with assessment design and process improvement

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a mission-driven team focused on safety and environmental stewardship

- Work in a dynamic outdoor environment with opportunities for professional growth

- Competitive compensation and benefits package

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

PEACE OF MIND

- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

- Flexible Spending Account

- Health Savings Account

- Basic Life/AD&D

- 401(k) plan + matching

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

- Leave of Absence

- Flexible Work Schedules

Additional Perks

- Employee Referral Program

- Professional Development

- Charitable Contribution Match

Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.

Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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