Line College Instructor

Safety Training Superintendent

We are seeking a Line College Instructor to join our team.

• Flexible Scheduling:
  The college is open to tailoring schedules around the instructor’s availability.
• New Training Center:
  Construction of a state‑of‑the‑art lineman training facility is planned to begin next year. The incoming instructor will have the chance to help shape how this facility is utilized from the ground up.
• Program Expansion:
  The college is actively exploring underground (UG) and fiber training classes, broadening the skill sets offered to students and aligning with industry needs.
• Weekend Class Options:
  To meet growing demand, the college is considering adding weekend sessions, opening the program to more students and diversifying teaching schedules.
• Program Popularity & Growth:
  The lineman program is currently the most popular program offered at the college, with strong enrollment and high demand. This means the instructor will be stepping into a thriving environment with plenty of room to grow professionally.
• Curriculum & Support:
  The curriculum is already established, and support staff are in place to assist with logistics, student coordination, and administrative needs. This ensures a smooth transition and allows the instructor to focus on teaching and mentoring.

• Class
  
  Schedule:
  
  November 18, 2025 – May 21, 2026
• Days/Times:
  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:00–9:00 p.m. (18 hours per week at the college)
• Location:
  
  SPC’s Allstate Center, 3200 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
• Breaks:
  • Winter Break:
    December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026
  • Spring Break:
    March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026

St. Petersburg College’s Electrical Lineworker Training Program is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue entry‑level career opportunities in the electric utility industry as lineworker trainees. Students develop technological competency, analytical problem‑solving abilities, workplace ethics, teamwork skills, and a strong sense of job responsibility.

• Basic electrical theory and power system operations
• Safe work practices and industry standards
• Overhead and underground electrical construction, operation, and maintenance
• Hands‑on skills in pole climbing, hole digging, and tool/machinery use
• Safety practices, first aid, rescue, CPR, and computer applications

• Apply jobsite safety rules, emergency procedures, and Right‑to‑Know Law requirements
• Interpret electrical terms, symbols, and circuits; calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power
• Operate meters, explain transformer theory, and apply electrical principles
• Safely use hand tools, hotline tools, and protective equipment
• Operate industry equipment (pole trailers, reel jacks, cable pullers, hoists, climbing gear, multi‑meters, rotation meters, gas detectors, voltage testers, relay testers, trenchers, etc.)
• Perform field tasks such as conductor replacement, splicing, crossarm replacement, cable tracing, and explaining substation equipment functions

While much of the curriculum and testing is online, live skills practice is the primary responsibility of the instructor. This includes:

• Supervising safety protocols
• Guiding tool operation and pole setting
• Overseeing climbing and field exercises

The new instructor will work closely with SPC’s team and experienced instructor Jim to ensure clarity in assignments and expectations.

• Deep understanding of safety regulations, laws, and best practices applicable to their industry to provide accurate and relevant training.
• Strong teaching and presentation skills to effectively communicate safety procedures and protocols to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to clearly convey safety concepts and procedures, and to create comprehensive safety training materials.
• Strong observational skills to assess the safety practices of an organization and identify areas that require improvement or additional training.
• Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with trainees, encouraging an open dialog about safety…