Line College Instructor - Hourly

Description

• Overseeing climbing and field exercises
• Interpret electrical terms, symbols, and circuits; calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power
• Safely use hand tools, hotline tools, and protective equipment
• Supervising safety protocols
• Operate industry equipment (pole trailers, reel jacks, cable pullers, hoists, climbing gear, multi-meters, rotation meters, gas detectors, voltage testers, relay testers, trenchers, etc.)
• Guiding tool operation and pole setting
• Apply jobsite safety rules, emergency procedures, and Right-to-Know Law requirements
• Perform field tasks such as conductor replacement, splicing, crossarm replacement, cable tracing, and explaining substation equipment functions

Requirements

• Strong observational skills to assess the safety practices of an organization and identify areas that require improvement or additional training.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in utility line clearance is required.
• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to clearly convey safety concepts and procedures, and to create comprehensive safety training materials.
• RARE (less than 10%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Crawling, Climbing On/Off a Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, Climbing Ladders, and Balancing.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Speaking Clearly, Reading, and Hearing - Speech Range.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Walking.
• Candidates must be able to travel to various jobsites as needed.
• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Safe work practices and industry standards
• Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or other equivalent technical fields. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Deep understanding of safety regulations, laws, and best practices applicable to their industry to provide accurate and relevant training.
• Hands-on skills in pole climbing, hole digging, and tool/machinery use
• Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with trainees, encouraging an open dialog about safety concerns and fostering a culture of safety.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Regional travel and some overnight stays are necessary.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
• Basic electrical theory and power system operations
• Problem-solving skills to identify potential safety risks or hazards and propose practical solutions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft programs, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience in safety management within the construction or utility industry.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records of training activities, and to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
• Safety practices, first aid, rescue, CPR, and computer applications
• Ability to stay up-to-date with changes in safety regulations and guidelines and adapt training programs accordingly.
• Operate meters, explain transformer theory, and apply electrical principles
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Standing, Sitting, Sense of Touch, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Lifting up to 10 lbs., Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong teaching and presentation skills to effectively communicate safety procedures and protocols to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling: The college is open to tailoring schedules around the instructor’s availability.
• Weekend Class Options: To meet growing demand, the college is considering adding weekend sessions, opening the program to more students and diversifying teaching schedules.
• Program Popularity & Growth: The lineman program is currently the most popular program offered at the college, with strong enrollment and high demand. This means the instructor will be stepping into a thriving environment with plenty of room to grow professionally.
• New Training Center: Construction of a state-of-the-art lineman training facility is planned to begin next year. The incoming instructor will have the chance to help shape how this facility is utilized from the ground up.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance