Barehand Live Line Instructor

About the role

The Barehand Live Line Instructor will safely train employees on transmission line barehand & live line hot stick methods. The Instructor must be experienced in procedure development, safe work methods, understanding of weights, forces, and calculations and is expected to provide trainees with the support they need to learn and excel in the trade.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, conduct and evaluate the Department of Training's Barehand Live Line Program
• Document training, assess effectiveness and progress, report on progress, and make changes to training as needed
• Teach approved trainings to employees in both classroom and field settings
• Build successful relationships with a diverse group of GSWC employees as they work towards their barehand live line certifications
• Demonstrate proper technique in performing each maneuver being taught
• Develop and maintain training manuals
• Conduct onsite evaluations of team member skillset and help address areas of needed improvement
• Provide real-life context to the theories and situations being taught
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions performed at a company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Journeyman Lineman (minimum of 10 years' experience as a Journeyman)
• Prior experience as a Transmission Journeyman Lineman, live line hot stick procedure experience required
• High school diploma
• Ability to travel locally/regionally up to 15% of the time

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of transmission line construction, advanced in barehand procedures, stringing and tensioning, and working around helicopter assisted operations
• Presentation skills, with ability to develop and mentor others
• Passion for training and developing others and representing the GSW brand with positivity and professionalism
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices at all times
• Ability to climb poles to demonstrate proper technique
• Ability to teach in a classroom lecture setting utilizing PowerPoint and other resources
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through GSWC training methods and practices
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith; MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) — $15 weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• Dental — 100% employer-paid premium
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program — $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday)
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 50% match up to 3%; and annual profit-sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents