Lineman Hopefuls Compete for Spots in SRP Apprenticeship Program at Grunt Olympics
WHAT:
SRP’s Lineman Apprenticeship Program is hosting Grunt Olympics, a physical agility test that brings together dozens of program hopefuls looking to become journeymen/linemen.
The Grunt Olympics will feature a series of physically demanding events that were designed by program supervisors to simulate on-the-job activities.
WHEN / WHERE:
- 7:15 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026
- 7050 E University Dr., Mesa AZ 85207; Apprentice Yard
- Please wear close-toed shoes and bring a valid I.D.
If planning to attend, please contact Elaina Steingard at elaina.steingard@srpnet.com
VISUALS AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
- Interviews with SRP linemen supervisors and previous Grunt Olympics participants
- Visuals of SRP apprentice hopefuls competing in various tasks, including:
- Sawtooth Showdown (Wood pole sawing)
- The Iron Ascent (50-foot Kettle bell tower pull)
- The Big Dig (Pole digging)
- Mystery Event
SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and the largest electricity provider in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, serving about 1.2 million customers. SRP provides water to about 2.5 million Valley residents, delivering 260 billion gallons of water (800,000 acre-feet) each year, and manages a 13,000-square-mile watershed that includes an extensive system of reservoirs, wells, irrigation laterals, and 131 miles of canals.