BARC Electric Cooperative

BARC is #hiring! If you are interested in getting more information about our open positions and working with our BARC team, please visit us at barcelectric.com/careers to apply. #cooperativecareer #shenandoahvalley #barcelectric #barcconnects #journeymanlineman #groundworker #bathcountyva

A little rain did not stop #BARCelectric from celebrating the top award in the Hurtman Rescue competition at the 20th #GaffnGo Lineworkers’ Rodeo on May 18. BARC apprentices and journeyman competed in the pouring rain where the principles of worker safety and efficiency are tested. BARC also sent three judges who donated their time and expertise to helping with the competitions. The top #hurtmanrescue journeyman winner, for the second year in a row, was the BARC Electric team of Cody Minter, Skyler Merchant and Will Reid. More than 1,000 people, who attended the awards banquet, were treated to a surprise performance from BARC lineman and country music artist Will Reid. Reid performed his recently released version of the classic "Wichita Lineman"“https://lnkd.in/gyNBXK3k". Congratulations BARC!

On Sunday evening, BARC's territory got struck hard by a storm that caused multiple trees to damage our system. Crews put in close to 48 hours of hard work and dedication to get our members back on. We appreciate mutual aid help from NOVEC and contractors from North Carolina to help with restoration. Thank you to our linemen who worked tirelessly through a holiday weekend to get the job done! #cooperatives #mutualaid #cooperationamongcooperatives #barcelectric Photos: Tanner Buchanan

Congratulations to BARC Electric Cooperative for reaching 750,000 personnel hours without a lost-time accident! 🎉 Your commitment to creating a culture of safety for every employee is commendable: https://lnkd.in/gGPaZZ5w #safetyfirst

Thank you to our #barcelectric crews for their hard work today. As you can see, a new pole in a difficult location can be challenging work. #ThankaLineworker

BARC lineman, Will Reid, has just released a new #country track and we are excited about this one! For those of you in the #linework community, this is a special release. Check it out. Available most places you stream your music. Will is also singing the national anthem at the annual #gaffngo #rodeo this weekend at Meadow Event Park. Our #BARC lineman will be out competing and testing their skills, too. Make plans to join us May 17-18. #wichitalineman #countrymusic #newmusic #cooperatives

We are honored to announce that BARC lineman, Jess Pritt, was nominated and chosen to be represented in the NRECA lineworker appreciation gallery. This gallery salutes the brave men and women across the nation who help keep the lights on and our communities safe. #thankalineworker https://lnkd.in/evJAn4S7

BARC Connects was at the Bath County High School career fair this morning with BARC Electric Cooperative. We enjoyed visiting with all the students and getting to demonstrate the splicing process. Thank you to Bath County for hosting this great event! #fibercareers #bathcounty #broadband #utilitycareers #cooperatives

Congratulations to BARC lineman, Caleb Armstrong (left), for completing the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Lineman Training Apprenticeship program! Jonathan Hines (right), BARC Supervisor of Electrical Operations, helps congratulate Caleb on this amazing accomplishment. Way to go, Caleb!

This month, BARC's Cooperative Living cover is extra special: Honoring the men and women who support our members and communities every day. #ThankYou https://lnkd.in/g2VSu4T8 #thankalineman #lineworkerappreciation #cooperatives