Electrical Lineworker - Instructor

Job Description

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students. Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.

Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC, demonstrating TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

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.

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.

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.

Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

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.

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.

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career.
• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated.
• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break.
• Stability of the State of Texas' comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more.

• Verifiable work experience as an Electrical Lineworker.
• Hold a Class C driver's license.
• Ability 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

• 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 line workers.

Verifiable and demonstrated experience required.

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual…