Journeyman Lineman Trainer

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential ABOUT US - Big Changes, Better

Benefits

- Join us today! At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades.

With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career.

, and the chance to shape new lineworkers for the power industry, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation. Don't Miss Out: Join our Team and Earn a $2,500 Sign-on Bonus! Position Purpose The Electrical Lineworker program prepares students for entry-level roles in the utility industry through focused safety training, technical instruction, and hands-on fieldwork.

Students learn essential skills in tool use, ladder and scaffold safety, electrical fundamentals, grounding, circuit analysis, and the proper use of PPE. Training includes climbing and working on utility poles, inspecting climbing gear, performing pole-top rescues, and completing CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification. Students also gain experience with aerial framing, pole setting, rigging, trenching, and operating equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks.

Graduates leave with the practical skills and confidence needed to safely support electrical distribution of construction and maintenance and to advance into further technical training or apprenticeships. Check out our program HERE ! Essential Duties (not all-inclusive) Teach Lineman Training Program courses with emphasis on safety, OSHA/NESC standards, and climbing/rescue techniques.

Assess student performance through assignments and hands-on evaluations and maintain accurate records. Mentor students on career paths and certifications while supporting industry partnerships that enhance training and employment opportunities. Maintain updated course materials and ensure all classroom, lab, and climbing equipment meet safety and industry standards.

Engage in ongoing professional development and complete duties assigned by program or campus leadership. Perform and complete other tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator, Campus Director of Education, and/or Campus Executive Director. Flexible hours as required.

Employment Standards Education High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s Degree in Electrical Systems Technology or related field preferred. Experience / Skills Minimum three (3) years of field experience performing journeyman-level or equivalent lineman duties in power distribution, telecommunications, or related work Demonstrated expertise in linework theory and practice, with up-to-date knowledge of current standards.

Ability to climb utility poles using appropriate equipment and perform pole-top and bucket rescue techniques.

Compensation

: up to $55/hour Schedule: Mon–Fri schedule , with the option of four 10-hour days (Mon–Thurs) Mon-Thurs: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Journeyman Lineworker Instructor – Norfolk, Virginia Ready to move from the field to the classroom? We’re looking for experienced Journeyman Lineworkers to train the next generation in Norfolk, VA . This role is ideal for a journeyman ready to step off the road and into a consistent, mission-driven instructor position, without losing touch with the hands-on work that matters.