Every year, we take time to thank our extraordinary lineworkers who dedicate their lives to keeping the lights on in our communities. Across Jackson Electric Cooperative’s service territory about 30 lineworkers maintain 2500 miles of line. Without them, our world would be dark.  

We depend on our entire staff to keep Jackson EC running smoothly, but April 13, National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we honor the lineworkers who often face dangerous and challenging situations so that our lives may be a little bit brighter and safer every day.

These brave men and women repair damaged lines and maintain critical infrastructure for our communities. Without their hard work and commitment to the job, our co-op would not thrive.

No matter the time—day or night, weekday or weekend—if the lights go out, so do they. 

Perhaps you’ve seen them raising their bucket trucks in howling winds and torrential rains or in freezing, icy conditions. They work around the clock near high-voltage power lines until electricity is restored to every member in our co-op community.  

Our lineworkers are courageous, committed and critical to our success. We hope you will join us in thanking the many lineworkers—locally and around the world—who light our lives.

Remember, your power works because they do!