Description
Under general direction, plans and schedules work for tree crews engaged in pruning and removing trees on SMUD easements, and rights-of-way to maintain proper line clearance from high and low voltage power lines
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Work includes but is not limited to the following: (Note: While in general all functions/duties are essential, individual positions within this class may not require all.) This list is not intended to be complete or exhaustive.
- Patrols power lines in a designated area to determine management needs of vegetation located on private utility easements or publicly owned land.
- Negotiates with property owners for permits to prune or remove vegetation in close proximity to primary or secondary power lines, as well as other SMUD facilities.
- Performs post audit inspections to gauge compliance with SMUD's line clearance standards.
- Identifies construction alternatives, which improve reliability, most notably where trees are involved.
- When appropriate, schedules and recommends tree crew makeup and work to tree crews.
- Assists with SMUD's G.O.165 patrol program to assure compliance with CPUC mandated schedules.
- Assists tree crews as necessary; may perform non climbing, minor tree trimming work or services.
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Contact
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
6201 S St
Sacramento
California United States
www.smud.org
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