Electrical Lineworker - Instructor

Texas State Technical College; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College seeks an experienced instructor to deliver high-quality instruction in Electrical Lineworker trade skills. The role focuses on safety, hands-on training, and building competency in linework techniques for students pursuing technical careers.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, mentoring students, and coordinating with the Office of Student Success to support retention and placement. Evening/weekend availability may be required to support program needs.

Qualifications

• Verifiable work experience as an Electrical Lineworker
• Hold a class C driver's license
• Ability to explain and demonstrate safety procedures and PPE usage
• Knowledge of linework field techniques and equipment
• Experience with distribution/underground power utilities and transformer connections

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct instructional delivery for Electrical Lineworker topics
• Develop course syllabi and instructional plans for the program
• Assess student performance and provide feedback for improvement
• Mentor and coach students to prepare for placement and career growth

Skills

Electrical linework

Driver's license

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Linework tools

Pole climbing

Transformer connections

Field techniques

Tools

Pole climbing equipment

Job description

**Instructor** at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.**INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:**Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.**INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:**Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.**STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:**Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.**PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:**Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.**TEAMWORK & SERVICE:**Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.**OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:**TEACHING & LEARNING:**Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.**MENTORSHIP & COACHING:**Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.**ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:**Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning.Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.**TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:**Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.**Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses**- Verifiable work experience as an Electrical Lineworker- Hold a class C driver's licenseAbility to explain and demonstrate knowledge of the following:- Safety and work procedures- Line associated protective equipment- Inspection and utilization of PPE- Utilization and maintenance of linework tools- Distribution and underground power utilities- Utility company operations- Identification of electrical systems- Nominal voltages, energized parts, and approach distances- Linework field techniques- Installation of poles, conductors, transformers, and other associated line equipment- Pole climbing- Basic transformer connections associated with single and three phase transformers- Verify customer service voltages- Read staking and framing specifications- UG switching and grounding- Transmission structures- Rig and hoist line equipment- Tailboard meetings**Preferred Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses**- 10+ years of verifiable work experience in Electrical Linework with 5 of those years working as a Journeyman- Journeyman Certification- OSHA Outreach Trainer Certification- Class A Commercial Driver's License (Unrestricted)- CPR/AED Certified- Previous training experience with lineworkers**Education and Experience**Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.**Notes**ELW PTL Input**TSTC is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas. TSTC's statewide role and mission is to efficiently and effectively help Texas meet the high-tech challenges of today's global economy, in partnership with business and industry, government agencies, and other educational institutions.**