CEWD Instructor - Powerline Worker Program

Overview

Wor-Wic Community College, in partnership with the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, is seeking a qualified Part-Time Powerline Worker Instructor for its Powerline Worker Pre-Apprenticeship (PWPA) program. This hands-on, industry-aligned program prepares students for entry into electric utility line worker apprenticeships and careers in the power industry.

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on field/lab training.
• Instruct students in U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety practices, electrical theory and powerline operations.
• Teach and evaluate proper use of tools, equipment and safety procedures.
• Facilitate labs including pole climbing, aerial framing, rigging, bucket truck and digger derrick operations.
• Prepare students for the NCCER module reviews and testing.
• Maintain a safe training environment and enforce all safety protocols.
• Support student skill development, professionalism and employability.
• Collaborate with Wor-Wic staff and industry partners as needed.

• OSHA safety and emergency response procedures.
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) traffic control.
• CPR, First Aid and AED.
• Construction hand and power tools.
• Construction drawings and basic construction math.
• Material handling and rigging.
• Electrical theory, circuits and power generation, transmission and distribution.
• Wooden pole climbing and climbing structures other than wood.
• Aerial framing and hardware installation.
• Bucket truck and digger derrick operations.
• Pole setting and pulling.
• Trenching, excavating and boring equipment.
• Electrical test equipment.
• Transformer banking.
• Underground termination, cabling and splicing.
• Basic metering techniques.

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 5 years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman or equivalent powerline worker experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of powerline construction, safety and utility operations.
• Ability to teach both classroom and hands-on field instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preference will be given to applicants with:
  • Prior supervisory experience.
  • Prior teaching or training experience.
  • NCCER Instructor Certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • OSHA 10/30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • CPR/First Aid/AED instructor credential (or willingness to obtain).

This is a part-time contractual position that works 525 instructional hours over a period of 14 weeks. Benefits are not available for this position. The pay for this position is $65 per hour.

The right candidate will represent the college’s commitment to innovation, community, integrity, learning, excellence, accessibility and diversity; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the college’s goals and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

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