Excavator Rodeo – Show off your safety equipment skills!
The Excavator Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using mini excavators to demonstrate your proficiency in using the machine safely. Prizes are awarded for the best scores. To participate/compete in the Excavator Rodeo, sign up for a time slot on the day of the event in the rodeo area.
Prizes:
Prizes are as follows:
- 1st Place – $250
- 2nd Place – $125
- 3rd Place – $75
2025 Excavator Rodeo Winners
- 1st place: Zach Borzekotski – Capitol City Electric
- 2nd place: Cody Kite – Bauer Infrastructure LLC
- 3rd place: Pedro DeLeon – Castle Hill Construction LLC
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
NEW: Locator Skills Challenge
Put your locating skills to the test! At this year’s Nebraska Safety Summit, step into a Locate Simulator and put your locating skills to the test in a realistic, low-pressure virtual environment—no dirt, no downtime, no damages. Prizes are awarded for the best scores. To participate/compete in the Excavator Rodeo, sign up for a time slot on the day of the event in the rodeo area.
Prizes:
Prizes are as follows:
- 1st Place – $150
- 2nd Place – $50
- 3rd Place – $25
2025 Locate Rodeo Winners
- 1st place: Justin Tatum – Nextlink
- 2nd place: Nathan Main – Nextlink
- 3rd place: Taylor Nissen – City of Lincoln