Lineworker Puts Skills to the Test

Randolph Electric's own Chris Smith ranked among the fastest in the state at the 2023 Pole Top Rescue Competition at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount.

This biennial event pits lineworkers against the clock and each other as they demonstrate
essential lifesaving skills and the on-the-job knowledge required to maintain the lines on the REMC distribution system.

Asheboro, NC - You’ve likely noticed Randolph EMC’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in the community. 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.