--- title: Field Operations Instructor description: Axelon Services Corporation is hiring for the Field Operations Instructor role in Erie, PA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/field-operations-instructor-at-axelon-services-corporation-01a16e5a-1747-708a-8d9e-4bb5f1f9dcd7 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Axelon Services Corporation as Field Operations Instructor in Erie, PA. Pays $34.6 per hour. Requires 4+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jfzffu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Axelon Services Corporation | | **Location** | Erie, PA | | **Salary** | $34.6/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 22, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Axelon Services Corporation sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 6 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Axelon Services Corporation. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $54,000 – $73,000 a year (median $69,000). ## Description ### **Distribution Instructor (DX Lines)** **6 Months + Pay Rate: $34.60 per hour, W 2** **The majority of the applicants we received for this position have residential or commercial electrician experience, or HVAC, however it is necessary to seek the utility substation experience to be able to train future substation electricians.** Looking for 1 contractor for each of the following locations. - **Reading, PA** - **Erie, PA** - **Warren, OH** - **Williamsport, MD** ### **Summary:** - **Location:** Reading, PA - **Location:** Erie, PA - **Location:** Warren, OH - **Location:** Williamsport, MD ### **Responsibilities:** - Deliver training programs for field operations, including construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, work methods, and safety procedures. - Provide instruction on industry safety practices, regulatory requirements (OSHA, NESC, etc.), and company policies. - Demonstrate and supervise the use of tools, equipment, climbing techniques, and rigging procedures in simulated and live environments. - Evaluate trainee progress through practical assessments, written tests, and field observations; provide constructive feedback and guidance. - Maintain accurate training records, develop lesson plans, and update curriculum as industry standards and technologies evolve. - Promote a safety-first culture and serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. - Coordinate with management and other instructors to schedule training sessions and support organizational goals. - Conduct classroom and hands-on instruction related to electrical theory, system operations, equipment use, hazard recognition, and safe work practices. - Provide mentoring, coaching, and individualized feedback to support employee growth and success. - Stay informed on new tools, equipment, technologies, and work methods used across the service territory. - Participate in safety initiatives, field observations, and workforce development projects as needed. - Participate in storm restoration efforts as needed. - Collaborate with other instructors and operational leaders to ensure consistency and quality across training programs. - Facilitate field-based training, including climbing, tool use, equipment operation, and distribution system construction activities. - Evaluate trainee performance through written assessments, practical skill demonstrations, and field observation. ### **Requirements:** - Minimum 4 years of journey-level technical/field experience as a distribution line worker. - High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or certifications preferred. - Comprehensive knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems, construction standards, and safe work practices. - Demonstrated ability to climb poles, operate bucket trucks, and work at heights in various weather conditions. - Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to engage and motivate adult learners. - Basic proficiency with computers and training software, such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Office products, is desirable. - Physical ability to demonstrate field skills such as climbing, rigging, and equipment operation. - Valid Class A CDL preferred. - Strong working knowledge of company work methods, equipment, safety standards, and distribution system design. - Thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements, NESC standards, and utility safety practices. ### **Preferred Skills:** - Instructional training, adult-education certification, or similar qualifications are a plus. - Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or leading field crews is preferred. ### **Working Conditions:** - Combination of classrooms, training yard, and field environments. - Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and exposure to outdoor conditions. - May require occasional travel to remote sites or company locations. 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