When The Lights Go Out, Duke Energy Lineworkers Shine

(UNDATED) – Lineworkers chase storms, climb towering poles and are always ready when severe weather strikes. And when the lights go out, our lineworkers shine.


Whether perched on a 40-foot pole or sky high in an elevated bucket truck, lineworkers ensure the electricity is flowing to power vital infrastructure from hospitals and water treatment facilities to businesses and industries and our everyday conveniences at home.
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Keith Griffin and David Meadows saw off pieces of the old pole as they climb back down.
On April 18, we celebrate our lineworkers’ role in powering the lives of millions of people across the country for National Lineman Appreciation Day.
“Powering the lives of hard-working families and communities is the most important job we have,” said Lloyd Yates, executive vice president customer and delivery operations and president Carolinas. “Lineworkers’ brave and vital work on the front lines requires dedication, passion and continuous training. Today, we honor them for keeping the lights on across America.”
Lineworker hiring
If you like working outdoors, tackling challenges, working as a team and making a steady salary with overtime and advancement opportunities, Duke Energy and other companies who work on the electric grid are hiring. Nearly 900 lineworkers are needed this year to support Duke Energy’s grid improvement work.
Anyone interested in lineworker positions can join our talent community, a pipeline for future recruitment, to stay connected about new lineworker opportunities. Visit https://dukeenergy.avature.net/DELineworker or text ‘lineworker’ to 67076. As positions become available, our recruiting team will notify the talent community.
Technology
While more traditional aspects of the job such as climbing poles and towers remain, technology has further enhanced the profession. Drones can be used to assess damage and string lines in areas with limited access following severe weather events.
New portable technology used by lineworkers in the field helps better inform customers on the status of outages including the causes, crew updates and the estimated times of restoration.
Technology developed by Duke Energy called “Ping It” helps crews quickly identify remaining outages as repairs are made to damaged lines. The technology “pings” customers’ smart meters to verify the status of an outage, which saves crews time in the field, especially when restoring power after a storm.
More than 7,800 Duke Energy and contract lineworkers are part of the Duke Energy team. They are responsible for constructing, operating and maintaining equipment and more than 300,000 miles of power lines in Duke Energy’s service territories – that is enough to wrap around the Earth 12 times.
Those who wish to honor lineworkers and their families are encouraged to use the hashtag #ThankALineman on social media.
For more information about Duke Energy’s lineworkers, follow @DukeEnergy and visit facebook.com/DukeEnergy.

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