Elden Rivas
Journeyman lineman based in Houston, Texas, who describes day-to-day lineman work, storm response experiences, and safety practices drawn from his trade expertise.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 30min
A Lineman
Elden Rivas, a Houston journeyman lineman who repairs grids and leads storm crews. He talks about how electricity reaches homes, daring helicopter and Faraday-suit work on high-voltage lines, chasing outages after tornadoes, and the tiny causes of big problems like squirrels on transformers. He also shares training paths, dangerous rescues, and the radio call every crew fears.
