Journeyman Lineworker Instructor

About the role

Centura College, a provider of hands-on technical and career training in Allied Health and Skilled Trades, is hiring a Journeyman Lineworker / Electrical Lineworker Instructor in Norfolk, Virginia. The instructor trains students for entry-level careers in the utility and electrical power distribution industry, combining classroom instruction with hands-on fieldwork. Pay is up to $60 per hour, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a four-day workweek option.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the Lineman Training Program courses, focusing on lineworker safety, OSHA/NESC standards, pole climbing and rescue techniques.
• Deliver classroom, lab and hands-on instruction in electrical lineworker skills and practices.
• Demonstrate safe use of tools, climbing equipment, PPE and utility equipment.
• Assess student performance through assignments and hands-on evaluations and keep accurate records.
• Mentor students on career paths and certifications and support industry partnerships.
• Keep course materials and equipment up to date and meet safety and industry standards.
• Complete other tasks assigned by the Program Coordinator, Campus Director of Education and/or Campus Executive Director, and work flexible hours as required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree in Electrical Systems Technology or a related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of field experience as a journeyman-level lineman in power distribution, telecommunications or related work.
• Ability to climb utility poles and perform pole-top and bucket rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NESC and other safety regulations; ability to teach a diverse group in a compliance-oriented environment.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with an insurable record; Class B CDL minimum, Class A preferred.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for long periods, lift up to 120 pounds and work safely at heights.

Required skills

• NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) certification before teaching; the college pays for it.
• OSHA 10-hour safety certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR certification current or within 3 months of hire.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); experience with campus Nexus is a plus.

What we offer

• Pay up to $60 per hour and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with matching, parental leave, paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.