Coordinator Skilled Trades Labs (PT) - Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Coordinator for Skilled Trades Labs focused on Overhead Electrical Line Work. In this hands-on role, you will engage with students in both indoor and outdoor lab settings, providing essential field training and demonstrating key skills and safety practices. Your expertise will help shape the next generation of electrical line workers, ensuring they gain practical experience in high voltage environments. Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering a safe and productive learning atmosphere while supporting the curriculum of an innovative program.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Electrical Line Worker program is required.
• Two years of experience as an overhead electrical line worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up lab environments for demonstrations and practice.
• Demonstrate climbing techniques and safety practices.

Skills

Electrical Line Work

Climbing Techniques

Safety Practices

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Electrical Line Worker Program

Tools

Power Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Utility Vehicles

Job description

Coordinator Skilled Trades Labs (PT) - Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW)

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Dean of Dawson Technical Institute, the Coordinator - Skilled Trades Lab PT (OELW) works with students in an indoor or outdoor lab environment to provide field training, demonstrating and instructing on techniques and work tasks performed in high voltage electrical line work as part of the OELW Program curriculum. The role involves demonstrating, observing, and instructing students practicing learned skills, overseeing equipment maintenance, and supporting classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare lab environments for demonstrations and practice.
• Demonstrate various climbing techniques, operation of power equipment, and safety practices.
• Assist instructors with lab activities and ensure proper equipment functioning.
• Maintain inventory and report equipment issues.
• Provide information about the program to students and prospective students.
• Support scheduling, student review sessions, and recruitment activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings and perform related duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Electrical Line Worker program.
• Two years of experience as an overhead electrical line worker preferred but not required.
• OSHA 10 safety certification with electrical and distribution systems (ET&D).
• Knowledge of electric theory and overhead high voltage electric line work.
• Ability to demonstrate safety, rescue techniques, and operate PPE.
• Physical ability to perform climbing and use of power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate utility vehicles.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This position is represented by 1600 Union. We are an equal opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest in CCC!