JEA Lineworkers Demonstrate Skills, Earn Top Honors at National Lineworkers Rodeo

2025-03-31

JACKSONVILLE – JEA’s journeyman team and apprentices captured several awards at the American Public Power Association’s 23rd annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held March 28-29, in Roseville, Calif.

JEA apprentice Ryan Kornegay won first place in Overall Apprentice. The journeyman team of David Hicken, Caleb Macabitas and Cody Stokes placed second in the Overall Journeyman Team category and third in the Double Dead End Bell Change Out and Hurtman Rescue events.

Kornegay placed first in Sidewalk Guy Installation and second in Lightning Arrester Jumper Replacement. Apprentice Noah Sapp won second place in Sidewalk Guy Installation and the Obstacle Course events and first place in Lightning Arrester Jumper Replacement. Additionally, Hunter Thomas received third place in the Hurtman Rescue event.

In all, 52 utilities fielded competitors in the apprentice and/or journeyman competitions from community-owned electric utilities across the nation. The “rodeo” is a series of competitive events demonstrating lineworker skills and safe work practices.

The awards honor lineworkers’ expertise and the events are judged based on safety, work practices, neatness, ability, equipment handling, and timely event completion.

There are two levels of competition within the rodeo—journeyman and apprentice. The journeyman teams consist of three members—two climbers and a ground person—and can include an optional alternate. Journeymen have years of experience within the electric utility trade, while an apprentice lineworker is newer to the craft.

About JEA

JEA is a municipal utility providing safe, reliable and affordable services to more than one million residents across four Northeast Florida counties. JEA is not owned by investors and does not earn a profit. It was created by the City of Jacksonville to meet the electricity and water needs of those who live in Jacksonville and surrounding communities. JEA’s 2,200-plus workforce is dedicated to meeting customer needs, both today and for generations to come, while protecting our precious natural resources and supporting our region’s growth and economic development. Learn more at jea.com.

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