Adjunct Faculty - Utility Pole Climbing

This position is for the instruction of utility pole climbing. This includes stepped poles cross connection box poles and 28 foot extension ladder handling. Must be able to climb to 40 feet and demonstrate proper three points of contact climbing and use of the Bucksqueeze. Instruction will be in outside utility pole yard in various weather conditions. Previous utility pole climbing experience is necessary. Previous instructor/facilitation/teaching experience preferred. This position requires no travel.

Current or recent employee of a utility company or utility contractor. Possesses a Department of Labor Bureau for Apprenticeship Training recognized journeymans card and in journeyman status for two years or more.
And possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught Current Lineman Journeyman card. Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA.

Must be able to climb a wood pole to 40 feet and demonstrate proper three points of contact climbing.

Previous utility pole climbing experience is necessary.

Instructing work applications and climbing skills related to: safety good communication proper use of gear maneuvering on and around poles and pole top rescue.

Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.
Fully supports the Colleges mission and strategic plan initiatives.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks including criminal history check and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Train the Trainer experience. Excellent communication skills (verbal nonverbal and written). Problem solving skills (identification analysis and resolution). Demonstrated ability to work with a team of instructors and a diverse student population.

Associate degree in Linework or related field.

Official college transcripts required upon hiring and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.