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Published Apr 12, 2024 00:58
"Lineworkers are among the first responders after storms and other disasters and often work in the most challenging conditions to make sure our communities, businesses, schools and hospitals have safe, reliable power," said
Duke Energy employs more than 600 lineworkers across
Whether then or now, lineworkers consider it a privilege to serve their communities and they love what they do. For many, a career as a lineworkers is steeped in personal, family and professional tradition.
"I became a lineworker because I knew I would always have a job. People always needed power," said
Becoming a lineworker
Lineworkers receive an extensive progression of training over several years. In most cases at each interval, both written and field tests must be successfully completed to demonstrate expertise and job knowledge.
To support this talent pipeline, Duke Energy and its foundation have granted more than
Last month, Duke Energy held its Lineman's Rodeo in
Duke Energy line apprentice
"Going from EMS to linework, I'm still helping the community. There's still that passion inside that says I want to help people," Guillen said of a transition from EMS to linework. Read more about Alex's story in this illumination article.
National Lineworker Appreciation Day is
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in
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