Of all the graphics that adorn Little River Electric Cooperative’s lineman rodeo team T-shirts, none mean more than what is on the left sleeve—t21. The badge is shorthand for trisomy 21, more commonly known as Down syndrome. Rhett, the 4-year-old son of Little River Electric line crew foreman Bret Timmerman, was born with the genetic […]
Lineworkers
It’s not a job, it’s a lifestyle
It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough—but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. Little River Electric has 18 lineworkers who are responsible for keeping power flowing 24/7, 365 days a year. To do this, they maintain 2,100 miles of power lines across four counties. You’ve likely […]
Thank a lineworker on April 12
Little River Electric Cooperative lineworkers are some of the most visible employees of the co-op. Our lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives safe, reliable power. “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Little River Electric’s lineworkers perform difficult tasks near high-voltage power lines. Regardless of […]
Lineworkers resume training at Hoyt Williams Center
When COVID-19 presents challenges, South Carolina’s electric cooperatives seem to find ways to overcome them. The pandemic forced a temporary halt to in-person classes at the Hoyt L. Williams Training Center, the facility operated by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina where many of the state’s lineworkers develop their skills and knowledge and earn lineman […]
