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Choptank Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 57,000 members on Maryland’s Eastern Shore since 1938. We are committed to providing affordable, reliable and safe electricity with excellent service. Choptank Electric Cooperative is one of Maryland's top workplaces as we take great pride in providing a positive and safe work environment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for our employees. By doing this, it allows us to serve our members with the highest standards.
Working for an electric cooperative is a great career opportunity that offers many opportunities to give back to the community. There are almost 1,000 electric co-ops throughout the United States powering 56% of the nation's landmass.
If you have questions about employment at Choptank Electric, email HRgroup@choptankelectric.coop or call 1-877-892-0001 and ask for Human Resources.
Governor’s Apprenticeship Pledge
Choptank Electric Cooperative has signed the Governor’s Apprenticeship Pledge, championed by Maryland's Governor Wes Moore, to grow Maryland’s workforce through the power of registered apprenticeship. The apprentice lineman program at Choptank Electric provides on-the-job training with four years of hands-on work, preparing linemen to advance in their career and become Journeymen. Choptank Electric works with the Maryland Department of Labor to expand their Registered Apprenticeship Program as part of the talent pipeline strategy.
“This pledge reflects our dedication to investing in our talent at the Co-op and in Maryland’s future,” shared Mike Malandro, President and CEO of Choptank Electric Cooperative. Choptank also recognizes the power of apprenticeships through their creation of and partnership in the Powerline Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Wor-Wic Community College, preparing students to be an apprentice in the powerline utility industry.
Check out our Powerline Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Choptank Electric Cooperative is a proud participant of the national Vets Power Us program, pledging to employ and support veterans, active military and their families. Here at Choptank, 7% of our workforce consists of veterans or active military.
Thank you to our veterans
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Curtis Short, Manager of District Operations
"I enjoy interacting with our members and providing excellent member service."
Curtis started in 1986 as an Apprentice Lineman, became Journeyman, and then spent 10 years as a Serviceman. In '05 he joined management and currently manages operations in the St. Michaels territory as well as the Cambridge District.
Alyssa Kendall, Member Services Project Coordinator
Dear Choptank, On April 19th I had the good fortune to talk to Alyssa, a Choptank Electric Co-op representative. My husband had died. He was the CPA and took care of all of our bills. It has been rough on me to figure the finances and mourn the loss of my husband. Alyssa helped me through my financial questions and what I needed to provide. She was amazingly patient, kind and knowledgeable. I understood her answers. A company is only as good as their representatives.The first company interaction I have decides my opinion of that company. In my opinion she is a treasure and deserves a reward. We should celebrate people like her.
Sincerely, Patricia
Jordan Watson,
Apprentice Lineman
"I am glad to have the opportunity to start a career that impacts so many around me."