Electrical Lineworker Technology Instructor- Xcel Energy

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The current salary range is up to $77,911. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May).

Job Description

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is accepting applications for a full-time Electrical Line Worker Technology Instructor to begin fall semester 2025. The work location for this position is Xcel Energy in Northeast Minneapolis. The position becomes unlimited upon completion of six semesters of required probationary status.

M State partners with Xcel Energy to provide the Energy Careers Academy in northeastern Minneapolis, bringing curriculum and industry experience into the classroom at Xcel’s Riverside and Hugo training centers. This partnership expands access and opportunity to individuals in the seven-country metro area who are interested in electrical line work.

We are looking for an instructor who wants to share their enthusiasm and passion for the electrical line work industry. If you an experienced line worker interested in teaching and mentoring the next generation of line workers, this would be a great opportunity for you! This position offers a consistent schedule with the benefit of summers off to pursue your personal interests and/or industry work.

What does an instructor do?

An Electrical Line Worker Technology Instructor teaches theoretical and practical hands-on skills relevant to all phases of power line construction and maintenance, preparing students for apprenticeships with utility providers. Instructors also guide students in the operation of vehicles such as digger derricks and bucket trucks. Coursework includes electrical math, national electrical safety codes, construction of overhead and underground distribution systems, conductor applications, over-voltage and over-current protection, guying and pole grounding.

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The current salary range is up to $77,911. Full-time faculty work a 171-day contract during a nine-month academic year (mid-August to mid-May). Please note: Initial salary placement is determined on the basis of education and experience in accordance with the faculty contract.

We have a GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE! Employees receive a competitive pay package that includes several benefits through the State of Minnesota, including:

About M State:

A member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, M State serves more than 10,000 students in credit and non-credit courses each year in over 70 career and liberal arts programs online and in-person at its four campuses in northwestern Minnesota. The college also partners with communities to provide workforce development services and other responsive training programs to 500 businesses and thousands of annual participants. M State faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and share a vision of, “A success story for every student.”

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Position is open until filled, with application review to begin upon receipt.

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For accommodation to partake in the application process, contact Human Resources at 218.736.1512. For more information regarding M State, visit . Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

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M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Minnesota State is an . We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

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At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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