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
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






Locate Rodeo
The Locate Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using your locator to find buried lines accurately and efficiently.
2025 Locate Rodeo Winners
- 1st place: Justin Tatum – Nextlink
- 2nd place: Nathan Main – Nextlink
- 3rd place: Taylor Nissen – City of Lincoln