WHAT:
Utility line workers from the Western United States will gather for the 2025 Los Angeles Lineman’s Rodeo. This annual skills competition showcases the knowledge, athleticism and commitment to safety that line workers demonstrate everyday to ensure that reliable power is provided to the city’s 4 million residents.
Hosted each year by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and IBEW Local 18, the Lineman’s Rodeo is a family-friendly event in which journeymen and apprentice line worker teams compete in challenging obstacles designed to test training, job skills and safety procedures, all while following detailed instructions and adhering to time limits. The event is also an opportunity to promote rewarding careers in the electric industry.
Winners of the competition’s various events will advance to the International Lineman’s Rodeo in Overland Park, KS this October.
WHO:
Thirty-two journeyman and 40 apprentice lineman teams from 11 utilities across the Western United States and Canada; 80 vendors selling industry gear and supplies; over 140 volunteers; LADWP employees and community members.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Program begins right at 8:00.
WHERE:
LADWP Truesdale Training Center
11760 Truesdale St., Sun Valley, CA 91352
PARKING:
Open parking available, no check-in required
VISUALS:
- Line workers completing timed, technical exercises on utility equipment and poles
- Line workers demonstrating utility pole climbing ability and athleticism
- Line workers practicing emergency response procedures by rescuing dummies, representing hurt employees, off of utility poles
- Family-friendly activities and atmosphere
- Vehicle displays and demonstrations
- Food trucks
- Awards ceremony
CONTACT:
Albert Rodriguez, LADWP Sr. Public Relations Specialist
(213) 841-4142
albert.rodriguez@ladwp.com
