Energize Oklahoma
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative is a member-owned utility that provides electricity to customers in parts of 10 central Oklahoma counties. The service area includes approximately 3,500 square miles covering all or parts of Oklahoma, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Lincoln, Creek, Hughes, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, and McIntosh counties. CVEC's headquarters are located at the intersection of Interstate 40 and US Highway 377 (State Highway 99). CVEC also has a district office located in Eufaula, Oklahoma, and a construction and maintenance facility located in Wetumka, Oklahoma. CVEC provides electric utility service to more than 24,000 accounts, including residential, commercial, and industrial Members. This podcast was created to improve people's lives and serve our communities.
Energize Oklahoma
Linemen Appreciation 2022
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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative
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Episode 4
Linemen are one of a kind and have one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Courage, craftsmanship, work ethic, and a sound mind are just some of the qualities you need to become a Journeyman Lineman. They make tough decisions and sacrifices every day! In this episode, we have Canadian Valley Electric Journeyman Lineman Ryan Lillard with us to talk about what it's like to be a lineman day to day and how he came to be where he is in the industry.
