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The Power Behind Your Power: PSREC Line Crews

Lineworker appreciation day is April 9. So during the month of April, if you see a lineworker, please pause to say thank you to the power behind your power. Let them know you appreciate the hard work they do to keep the lights on, regardless of the conditions.

PSREC crews were assisted by helicopter while placing a new pole line in Janesville. From left: Pilot, Erik Vandagriff; Pilot’s Assistant, Bert Farfan; North Crew Foreman, Jason Tow; Journeyman, Rob Azevedo; North Troubleman, Fred Somerville; South Crew Foreman, Mitch Carr; South Troubleman, Paul Erwin; Journeyman, Steven Dolloff; Journeyman, Jon Pilatti; Journeyman, Chaz Riggs; and Helper, Klint Williams.
PSREC crews were assisted by helicopter while placing a new pole line in Janesville. From left: Pilot, Erik Vandagriff; Pilot’s Assistant, Bert Farfan; North Crew Foreman, Jason Tow; Journeyman, Rob Azevedo; North Troubleman, Fred Somerville; South Crew Foreman, Mitch Carr; South Troubleman, Paul Erwin; Journeyman, Steven Dolloff; Journeyman, Jon Pilatti; Journeyman, Chaz Riggs; and Helper, Klint Williams.
North Troubleman, Fred Somerville intercepts line from a helicopter.
North Troubleman, Fred Somerville intercepts line from a helicopter.
Sometimes crews get to work with rainbows
Sometimes crews get to work with rainbows

PSREC Line Crews:

  • Maintain 1,307 miles of line in four counties
  • Keep the lights on for 7,835 members

Lineworker Appreciation Day Is April 9, 2018 — Remember to #ThankALineworker

PSREC crews work into the night to restore power.
PSREC crews work into the night to restore power.
PSREC crews repair lines following a winter storm.
PSREC crews repair lines following a winter storm.
Journeymen, Rob Azevedo and Steven Dolloff work to repair lines in some of PSREC’s more remote terrain.
Journeymen, Rob Azevedo and Steven Dolloff work to repair lines in some of PSREC’s more remote terrain.