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Austin Energy linemen test speed,
skills to compete for spots at linemen's rodeo
Austin Energy linemen will prepare
for another strong showing at linemen rodeo competitions this
year by first going head-to-head against each other this Friday
to represent Austin Energy at state and international competition.
The linemen will test their speed and skill
at climbing poles, performing repairs, simulating rescues
of injured linemen and testing other abilities from 8 a.m.
to 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the St. Elmo Service Center,
4411 Meinardus. (Enter through the Freidrich Lane side).
Last year, Austin Energy linemen took home
10 trophies at the state competition in Seguin and finished
third overall in the municipality division at the annual International
Lineman's Rodeo in Kansas City. Austin Energy's team achieved
perfect scores in four of the five events in Kansas City competing
against the largest municipal utilities in the country.
Linemen rodeo competitions have been a part
of the electric industry for several years as a way to encourage
friendly competition between utilities and also as a way to
sharpen skills and promote electrical safety.
For more information, contact Ed
Clark, Public Information.
Phone: (512) 322-6514
Pager: (512) 802-2000 |
