Two of Central’s linemen, Wyatt Fuller and Hunter Hays, recently achieved a major career milestone by graduating from the Northwest Lineman College.

The two linemen were recognized for their hard work and dedication to mastering their skills at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives’ apprentice lineman graduation in December. The event recognized the hard work and commitment required to complete the rigorous training.  

It takes a lineman apprentice approximately 8,000 hours, roughly four years, of hands-on work and training classes to meet the requirements for certification. 

“Graduating from the program shows commitment and a deep understanding of the skills needed to be a lineman,” said Dewayne Drury,  Central’s Director of Operations. “Everyone at Central is proud of these guys and the hard work they put into this achievement.” 

Hays has been with Central for nearly five years while Fuller will reach four years with Central in September. Fuller previously worked for Lake Region Electric Cooperative based in Hulbert, Okla. and is a Veteran with the United States Navy.  

“We are excited to see them step into their roles as full-fledged linemen,” Drury said.