As Roughrider Electric Cooperative crews begin to prepare for summer construction projects across the service area, we'd like to share about projects keeping our line crews busy. The mild weather has helped line crews advance various projects, such as infrastructure maintenance and planning for the summer construction season.
Infrastructure maintenance
Annually, Roughrider Electric crews perform line patrol and pole testing. These initiatives are an inspection of cooperative infrastructure across the service area, which allows the cooperative to identify and preemptively make repairs before issues or power outages occur. During line patrol and pole testing, notes are made if something needs maintenance or immediate assistance. Due to the mild weather, crews have been able to fix anything they find along the way. These items vary from broken, loose or missing hardware to replacing power poles. This winter, line crews changed
out over 300 power poles across the service area.
Employee safety
Safety is a top priority at Roughrider Electric, so employees attend training sessions and weekly safety meetings. Additionally, cooperative employee equipment, such as personal protective equipment, insulated rubber gloves, hot sticks and other gear were inspected this spring along with bucket trucks which were maintenanced and tested. Inspections occur as needed or annually. Ensuring equipment line crews use every day is safe and reliable is a priority for the safety of employees and communities.
Summer project preparation
Roughrider Electric’s operations department continues to prepare for the summer construction season. The cooperative is ordering and receiving material as well as obtaining easements for scheduled projects outlined in the 2026 construction work plan. As we continue to work across the service area, we encourage you to report any issues or safety concerns you may see on Roughrider Electric’s infrastructure by
calling the office