Field Operations Trainer: Transmission Line Skills & Safety

Hive + Co; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive + Co. is seeking a Field Operations Instructor to deliver and evaluate high-quality classroom and field training for apprentice to journey level transmission line workers.

You will ensure participants gain technical knowledge, hands-on skills, safety awareness, and professional standards essential to construct, maintain, and repair high‑voltage lines. The role requires 4–7 years of journey-level experience, OSHA/NESC knowledge, and strong mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have 4–7 years of journey-level technical/field experience as a distribution line worker, with a minimum of 4 years transmission line experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or certifications preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems, construction standards, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training programs that support field operations, including construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, work methods, and safety procedures.
• Deliver instruction on industry safety practices, regulatory requirements (OSHA, NESC, etc.), and company policies.
• Practical knowledge of transmission system principles, protective devices, and related equipment.
• Ability to perform basic transmission and distribution line work, including high‑pressure insulator washing.
• Understand stringing, splicing, sagging, insulating, and securing conductors.
• Operate company vehicles and install protective equipment such as blankets and line covers.
• Replace steel members, crossarms, framing components, and similar hardware.
• Perform cutovers between old and new equipment installations.
• Paint structures and conduct minor tree/limb clearing.
• Demonstrate and supervise proper use of tools, equipment, climbing techniques, and rigging procedures.
• Evaluate trainee progress through practical assessments, written tests, and field observations.
• Maintain training records, develop lesson plans, and update curriculum as industry standards and technologies evolve.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with management and other instructors to schedule training sessions and support organizational goals.
• Conduct classroom and hands‑on instruction related to electrical theory, system operations, equipment use, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and individualized feedback to support employee growth and success.
• Stay informed on new tools, equipment, technologies, and work methods used across the client’s service territory.
• Participate in storm restoration efforts as needed.

Skills

Climbing poles

Operate bucket trucks

Rigging

Crane operator license

PowerPoint and Office

Training/instruction

Transmission line knowledge

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instructional/adult-education certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hive + Co. is seeking a Field Operations Instructor to deliver and evaluate high-quality classroom and field training for apprentice to journey level transmission line workers.

You will ensure participants gain technical knowledge, hands-on skills, safety awareness, and professional standards essential to construct, maintain, and repair high‑voltage lines. The role requires 4–7 years of journey-level experience, OSHA/NESC knowledge, and strong mentoring abilities.