Electric Line Worker Academy Instructor
About The Position
Ivy Tech Evansville seeks an instructor for it's upcoming Line Worker Academy. This is an in person role based on the Evansville, IN campus. The Electric Lineman Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality classroom and hands-on instruction that prepares students for careers as electric lineworkers. This role emphasizes safety, industry standards, and practical skill development aligned with utility and electrical industry needs. The instructor supports student success through effective teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with industry partners. The Electric Line Academy is an intensive skills-based training program designed to prepare participants for entry-level employment in the electric utility industry. The program emphasizes safety, hands-on technical skills, and workforce readiness through a structured progression from foundational safety training to core line worker competencies and advanced field operations. Upon completion, participants are equipped with practical experience, industry-recognized certifications, and job readiness skills aligned with employer expectations.
Requirements
- Journey-level Electric Lineworker or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years of recent field experience in electric distribution and/or transmission
- Strong working knowledge of electrical safety practices and regulations
- Ability to demonstrate and teach physical, hands-on skills safely
- Effective communication and instructional skills
- CDL A license
Nice To Haves
- Teaching or training experience in a technical, apprenticeship, or workforce setting
- Associate degree or higher in a related field
- Experience working with utility companies, cooperatives, or contractors
- Current industry certifications (OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, CDL, Flagging, etc.)
- Smart Grid Fundamentals and Grid Modernization knowledge
- Experience with and ability to train on Insulated Areal Device (bucket truck)
- Digger Derrick experience and knowledge
- OSHA instruction
Responsibilities
- Teach electric line coursework, including overhead and underground distribution, transmission basics, and equipment operation
- Deliver hands-on training in pole climbing, rigging, framing, transformer installation, grounding, and related skills
- Enforce OSHA and utility safety standards at all times
- Develop, update, and maintain lesson plans, labs, and assessments aligned with program and accreditation requirements
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain training equipment, tools, and lab environments in safe working condition
- Model professional behavior, teamwork, and jobsite expectations
- Support student career readiness and employability skills
- Collaborate with workforce development staff, employers, and advisory committees
- Maintain required documentation, grading, and compliance records
Benefits
- Whole Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents (after 2 semesters of employment.)
- For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
