Wake Electric is joining electric cooperatives across the state to celebrate Monday, April 13, as North Carolina Lineworker Appreciation Day. This pays tribute to the men and women whose skill and expertise is needed to build, maintain and repair the power lines that provide electricity to cooperative members.

“We couldn’t carry out our mission without the daily dedication of our lineworkers,” said Jim Mangum, general manager and CEO of Wake Electric. “It’s a demanding job on the front line of our co-op that often requires working around the clock in challenging conditions to serve our members and communities. We can’t thank them enough for all they do.”

Electricity travels along a network of wires and poles to power homes and businesses. Most of the time this is a seamless journey, but occasionally the path of electricity is disrupted by obstacles such as fallen tree branches, animals or equipment malfunction. Lineworkers are charged with restoring that connection no matter the weather or time of day.

Serving our growing communities, Wake Electric’s 21 lineworkers maintain more than 4,000 miles of line to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to our members.

“Our lineworkers are heroes in every sense of the word,” Mangum said. “They literally bring us through some of our darkest hours, and we count on them to power our lives day in and day out.”

These lineworkers embody the cooperative spirit, working tirelessly to ensure that electricity continues to power the lives of the members and communities they serve. Today and every day we acknowledge the pivotal role our lineworkers play in building a brighter future for our community.