Workforce Full time Powerline Instructor - Middletown Campus

Title: Workforce Full time Powerline Instructor - Middletown Campus

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position begins at $85,000.00 and will be commensurate with education and experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Full-Time Workforce Powerline instructor will be the primary instructor for the Workforce 14-week intensive daytime Power Line Worker Training Program (3-4 cohorts per year). This position is responsible for delivering hands-on and classroom instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment in the electric utility industry. The ideal candidate will model professionalism, promote teamwork, and ensure a rigorous focus on safety, climbing, and use of industry-standard tools.

The successful candidate should be a Journeyman Powerline Worker with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Candidates must also hold a Class A or B CDL License. They should also possess a passion for helping others learn the craft. While teaching experience is highly beneficial, it is not required.

Workforce classes are offered during the weekday, weekday evenings and weekends depending on the need. Please refer to our website LaurelRidgeWorkforce.com for additional information about Workforce Solutions and our programs.

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• • Deliver engaging and practical instruction in all aspects of power line work, including pole climbing, equipment operation, electrical theory, and safety protocols.
  • Teach students to properly and safely use tools of the trade, including climbing gear, hand tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Demonstrate and coach proper climbing techniques and physical conditioning required for line work.
  • Develop students’ soft skills such as teamwork, communication, reliability, and workplace professionalism.
  • Maintain training facilities, equipment, and materials in safe working condition.
  • Work collaboratively with program staff, employers, and consortium/advisory board members to ensure training reflects current industry needs.
  • Mentor and motivate students, providing constructive feedback and support to help them succeed.
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, student progress, and competency evaluations.
  • Attend training for instructor certification (travel required) and recertification as needed.
  • Assist Program Manager with build/set up of Middletown Powerline Worker training facility
  • Assist Program Manager with curriculum development of Powerline Worker Program
  • Review strengths and weaknesses of the Powerline Worker program effectiveness and provide suggestions and feedback to program manager

Telework

According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

The posting, interview, and selection process for an excellent candidate will take place in January. The position will remain open until filled, with an official closing date of February 2, 2026.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a journeyman lineworker or in a closely related role in the electric utility industry.
• Class A or B CDL license
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks associated with the trade.
• Demonstrated expertise in safety practices and lineworker procedures, including pole climbing and equipment use.
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills

• Prior instructional or mentoring experience preferred, especially in an adult learning or workforce training environment.
• Additional industry related certifications (OSHA, VDOT Flagger, First Aid/CPR)
• Heavy Equipment Operation experience
• Technical or vocational training certificate in electrical utility work