SRP Apprentices, Linemen to Compete in Prestigious International Lineman’s Rodeo

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Two teams of SRP linemen and apprentices are heading to Kansas City this week to show off their skills and training as they compete against other utility companies from around the world at the prestigious International Lineman’s Rodeo.

SRP crews have been training since February - practicing on weekends to get additional hands-on experience to prepare them for the competition and strengthen the skills they use daily to serve SRP customers. Apprenticeship supervisors have overseen the training sessions, offering guidance and safety-focused feedback. SRP apprentices and linemen will compete in several events from October 15–18, including:

Apprentice Events:

"Hurt man" Rescue
Pole Climb
Mystery Events
Written Test

Team Events:

"Hurt man" Rescue
Pole Climb
Mystery Events

About SRP

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.