HOUSTON – There’s another rodeo in Houston—but you won’t find a bull or a horse in sight.
Instead, you’ll find men and women climbing poles, racing against the clock, and working together in high-stakes challenges designed to mirror real-life emergencies.
Welcome to the IBEW Local 66 Lineman’s Rodeo.
It might not look like a traditional rodeo, but make no mistake—this is where some of the toughest, most skilled workers in the country come to prove themselves.
And for many, it’s also where a new career begins.
⚡ More Than a Job
If you’ve ever felt a little stuck—or just ready for something better—this could be the kind of opportunity that changes your direction.
IBEW Local 66 offers a path to become a lineman through a paid apprenticeship program where you earn while you learn.
No massive student debt. No years stuck in a classroom.
Instead, you’re out in the field, building real skills, earning real money, and working toward a career with strong wages, benefits, and long-term stability.
This isn’t just a job.
It’s a career.
👷 Brotherhood—and Sisterhood
Talk to anyone out there, and you’ll hear the same thing:
It’s not just the work—it’s the people.
There’s a strong sense of brotherhood among linemen—the kind that comes from doing tough, sometimes dangerous work together and having each other’s backs when it matters most.
It’s about trust. Respect. And knowing the person next to you is looking out for you.
And that bond? It lasts far beyond the job site.
👷♀️ Climbing Higher
Among those competing at the rodeo was Rudi Maria Rivera, a 5th Step Apprentice Lineman working in transmission for CenterPoint Energy.
She climbs towers up to 300 feet tall—something most people can’t even imagine.
But for her, it’s more than just the climb.
“I hope I never lose the awe,” she said, describing the view from the top, looking out across Houston.
Her father was a lineman, and now she’s carrying that legacy forward—earning the same title she worked hard for.
“I worked too hard to earn my title as a lineman to want to be anything other than a lineman,” she said.
⚡ Skills That Matter
The Lineman’s Rodeo isn’t just for show.
Every challenge—from hurtman rescue to pole climbing—is based on real-world scenarios.
Because when the power goes out, these are the people you want showing up.
They’re not just competing.
They’re preparing for the moments that matter most.
🚀 Ready to Get Started?
IBEW Local 66 is actively looking for people ready to learn, work hard, and build a future.
If you’re willing to show up, put in the effort, and learn the trade, this could be your next step.
📍 IBEW Local 66
4345 Allen Genoa Rd., Pasadena, TX 77504
🌐 Website: www.ibew66.com
📞 Phone: 713-943-0716
🕒 Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📱 Follow: @ibewlocal66 on Instagram & Facebook
⚡ Final Word
It’s not easy work.
It’s physical. It’s demanding. And sometimes, it’s dangerous.
But for the right person, it’s also one of the most rewarding paths out there.
A chance to earn, to grow, and to be part of something bigger than yourself.
Because at the end of the day…
When the lights go out, someone has to bring them back on.