LR Workforce Instructors -Powerline Instructor

LR Workforce Instructors
- Powerline Instructor

Working Title - LR Workforce Instructors
- Powerline Instructor

Role Title
- Workforce Instructor

Role Code - 01011-SW

FLSA
- Exempt

Pay Band - UG

Agency
- Laurel Ridge Community College

Division
- Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location
- Frederick - 069

Hiring Range
- Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty:
The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel
- No

EEO Category - I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time
- Part Time

Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule
- Each Power Line Worker cohort meets M-F 8am-5pm for 10 weeks at a time. Adjunct instructors' schedules could vary depending on instructional support needs for each cohort and instructor availability. This is a daytime program only, not an evening class.

Sensitive Position
- No

Job Description
- The Adjunct Workforce Powerline instructor will serve as an instructor for the Workforce intensive daytime Power Line Worker Training Program. This position is responsible for delivering hands-on and classroom instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment in the electric utility industry. The ideal candidate will model professionalism, promote teamwork, and ensure a rigorous focus on safety, climbing, and use of industry-standard tools.

The successful candidate should be a Journeyman Powerline Worker with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Candidates must also hold a Class ACDL License. They should also possess a passion for helping others learn the craft. While teaching experience is highly beneficial, it is not required.

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• Deliver engaging and practical instruction in all aspects of power line work, including pole climbing, equipment operation, electrical theory, and safety protocols.
• Teach students to properly and safely use tools of the trade, including climbing gear, hand tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate and coach proper climbing techniques and physical conditioning required for line work.
• Develop students' soft skills such as teamwork, communication, reliability, and workplace professionalism.
• Assist with maintaining training facilities, equipment, and materials in safe working condition.
• Mentor and motivate students, providing constructive feedback and support to help them succeed.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, student progress, and competency evaluations.
• Attend training for instructor certification and recertification as needed.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

Sponsorship of an employee's work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

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