Northwest Lineman College

Traveling Training Instructor (Electric Power)

Job Locations US
ID 2025-1547
Category
Training Specialist
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Posted Compensation
$136,411 Annual Salary, Sign-on Bonus, Weekly Travel Incentive, Housing Assistance, Per Diem & At-risk Annual Bonus

Why Northwest Lineman College?

Our work is fast-paced, fun, and challenging - always hiring for drive, determination, and grit. We are passionate about training because we change lives and improve safety and highly value our customers, pushing ourselves to excellence and making work fun. We believe in the importance of putting family first and creating an environment with an improved work-life balance.

Generous Employee Benefits Package

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Long & Short-Term Disability (100% paid by the company)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Match Options
  • Paid Time Off (15 days first year, increases with tenure)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Costco & Sam’s Club Memberships

Position Overview

This Traveling Instructor role involves traveling between our four campuses (ID, CA, FL, TX) to deliver training of NLC’s pre-apprentice Electrical Lineworker program, while still allowing the ability to take advantage of an improved work-life balance as you enjoy every other Friday off. It’s a great opportunity for experienced journeyman to give back to the trade, share their expertise and help guide the next generation of lineworkers to a safe and rewarding career.

*MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE MID TO WEST REGION OF THE U.S.
*90% TRAVEL REQUIRED WITH THIS ROLE

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

  • Conduct field and classroom training.
  • Maintain updated and current knowledge on all programs and catalogs. 
  • Identify short falls and provide solutions to ensure the campus is always ready to deliver training. 
  • Work with department leadership to identify and resolve areas of improvement and set professional goals. 
  • Identify and recommend innovative approaches to training sessions, such as new materials, methodologies, and activities to enhance the learning experience of our students. 
  • Encourage and inspire students and co-workers and contribute to a work environment that promotes teamwork and respect. 
  • Represent a “What’s best for the student?” mindset. 
  • Grow as an educator in NLC’s Professional Technical Educator Progression program (to include pay increases and/ or bonuses with advancement through levels).

Required Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Journeyman lineman (certificate of completion of formalized apprenticeship program required), with 5 years total work experience in the linework trade.
  • Good driving record (must be insurable).

Technical Requirements/ Core Competencies

  • Passion for training with ability to effectively train others in a classroom and field environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required NLC certifications (climbing, CPR, First Aid).
  • Knowledge of and/ or certifications in regulations applying to craft trades (OSHA, NECS, etc.)
  • Body weight must not exceed 265 pounds to stay compliant with OSHA fall protection requirements.
  • Personal mobility, manual dexterity, flexibility, and balance to work in a classroom or field setting, stand or sit for extended periods of time, bend and reach to move items weighing up to 65 pounds.
  • Stamina to work in an outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions and noise.
  • Proficient in the use of computers with ability to easily learn and navigate new software.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 90%+
  • Commitment to advance through all levels of NLC’s Professional Technical Educator (PTE) progression program.

Salary

  • $136,411 annual salary ($65.58 hourly equivalent)
  • $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
  • Weekly Travel Incentive ($1,050 per week/ additional $210 per day weekends)
  • Housing Assistance ($2,000 per month)
  • Per diem
  • At-risk Annual Bonus

How to Apply?

Visit lineman.edu/careers or click the apply button. All inquiries and submissions will be kept strictly confidential.

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