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Thank A Lineworker

It is 2 a.m., and the phone rings, “Hey, we have an outage.” Without a second thought, our lineworkers leave their families to help their neighbors in their moment of need. No matter the weather, conditions, or dangers when we call, they answer. Today, we acknowledge and thank our lineworkers for all that they do for us.

April 18 is officially Lineworker Appreciation Day, giving us all a great opportunity to properly thank and appreciate our lineworkers. The job of keeping power always flowing for over 17,000 members across 2,200 miles of line is no small task.

Linework takes commitment. It’s not just a job, it’s truly a lifestyle. Our lineworkers are on call 24 hours a day all year round.

Lineworkers are highly skilled. They complete over 5,000 hours of training to be considered a journeyman.

Linework is dangerous. It is consistently ranked one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs. Our lineworkers have contributed significantly to our over 1,4 million miles driven safely.

Lineworkers are truly members of our community. They are coaches, volunteer firefighters, mentors, and neighbors.

Lineworkers build our future. Each day, they work to upgrade and build lines to connect new homes and businesses and increase reliability for all members.

I’m proud of the team we have built at Northern Neck Electric Cooperative (NNEC). They are the power behind our power. Thank you to all lineworkers, especially to our Northern Neck Electric crews. Their dedication and sacrifice should be celebrated and appreciated.

Sincerely,

Brad Hicks,
President & CEO
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative