Line Worker Instructor

Recent Jobs; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Louisiana seeks an experienced faculty member to teach the power line worker program. You will deliver classroom, lab, and field instruction, emphasizing safety, equipment operation, and hands-on training to prepare students for entry-level employment.

The role requires NCCER Instructor certification, OSHA 10, CPR, and a commitment to student success in a collaborative college environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level power lineman technician or equivalent on-the-job training.
• At least five years of professional experience at or above the highest level of skill being taught.
• Demonstrated ability to provide classroom instruction and practical field training that prepare students for entry-level power line worker employment.
• Strong instructional, communication, organizational, computer, and classroom-management skills.
• Student-centered approach and commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach approved power line worker curriculum through engaging classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction.
• Prepare course syllabi, lessons, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain attendance and grade records, and submit required reports on time.
• Provide tutoring, advising, and mentoring to help students succeed.
• Connect students with employment, certification, apprenticeship, and continuing-education opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers and industry partners to support student placement and workforce-training opportunities.
• Use instructional technology and varied teaching methods to support diverse learners.
• Contribute to program assessment, curriculum improvement, and college initiatives.
• Uphold college policies, accreditation standards, and a respectful campus culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power line training

Classroom instruction

Safety & OSHA

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Journeyman-level power lineman technician or equivalent on-the-job training

Five years of professional experience at or above highest skill level

NCCER Craft Instructor certification in Power Lineman

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification

CPR certification

Tools

Learning management systems

Instructional technology

Job description

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: $75,083 - $100,951 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

Why You'll Do:

• Teach approved power line worker curriculum through engaging classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction.
• Demonstrate and reinforce safe practices, equipment operation, housekeeping, material storage, and applicable industry requirements.
• Prepare course syllabi, lessons, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with approved curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress, maintain accurate attendance and grade records, and submit required reports on time.
• Provide timely academic support, tutoring, advising, and mentoring to help students succeed.
• Connect students with employment, certification, apprenticeship, and continuing-education opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers and industry partners to support student placement and workforce-training opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment, registration, retention, advisory committee meetings, graduation, open houses, professional development, and college activities.
• Use instructional technology and varied teaching methods to support students with diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
• Contribute to program assessment, curriculum improvement, college committees, and department initiatives.
• Uphold College policies, accreditation standards, legal requirements, and a professional, respectful campus culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a journeyman-level power lineman technician or equivalent on-the-job training program; or
• At least five years of professional experience at or above the highest level of skill being taught.
• Demonstrated ability to provide classroom instruction and practical field training that prepare students for entry-level power line worker employment.
• Strong instructional, communication, organizational, computer, and classroom-management skills.
• Student-centered approach and commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Required Certifications:

• NCCER Craft Instructor certification in Power Lineman.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification.
• CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching, workforce-training, apprenticeship, or mentoring experience in power linework.
• Experience teaching at the college or high-school level.
• Experience using learning-management systems and instructional technology.
• Current industry certifications beyond the minimum requirements.

Why This Role Matters:

This role helps develop the next generation of skilled line workers who keep communities and industries powered safely and reliably. By combining real-world industry experience with hands-on instruction and mentorship, you will prepare students for rewarding careers while strengthening the regional utility workforce.
If you are an experienced line worker who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others build a successful career, we invite you to apply.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time