The Nebraska Excavation Rodeo competition promotes damage prevention best practices and recognizes excavators for superior skills and performance.

Excavator Rodeo

The Excavator Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using mini excavators to demonstrate your proficiency in using the machine safely.

Prizes:

Prizes are as follows: 

  • 1st Place – $250
  • 2nd Place – $125
  • 3rd Place – $75

2024 Excavator Rodeo Winners

  • 1st place – Carol Snider, Black Hills
  • 2nd place – Gabriel Aguirre, J and R Mechanical
  • 3rd place – Mike Dupuis, K2 Construction
  • 4th place – Justin Tatum, Nextlink
  • 5th place – Taylor Arizola, S&L Trenching
  • 6th place – Gabe Herschberger, Lincoln Water

Due to resource availability, the Locate Rodeo was not held at the 2024 event. We’re working to bring it back for future events – stay tuned!

General questions

For general questions contact Jill Geyer jillgeyer@occinc.com

Exhibitor/Sponsor Inquiries

For exhibitor/sponsor inquiries, please contact Travis Beran travis@subsurfacesolutions.com