Oftedal Construction, Inc.

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Thank you Natrona County School District. Great post on our Heavy Civil Career Day! Looking forward to the 2027 event!

05/13/2026

At the conclusion of Heavy Civil Day two weeks ago in Casper, WY, four outstanding students, two from Converse County High School and two from Worland High School, stayed behind to participate in a pilot competition that could help reshape how Wyoming students enter the heavy civil construction industry after graduation.

A SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment Competition was held as a test event. The pilot competition, the first of its kind in Wyoming, marked the final step toward establishing an official SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment program in the state.

The students demonstrated their operating skills on a skid steer, mini excavator, loader, and dozer while being evaluated by Oftedal Construction supervisors and Caterpillar trainers. Each participant walked away with valuable hands-on experience, professional instruction, (DON'T BACK DRAG WITH A DOZER!) increased operating knowledge, and a bag full of Oftedal swag.

A huge thank you goes out to Converse County School District #1 CTE Department Head Jarred Bower and Worland High School automotive instructor Josh Keller for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to moving this new program forward. Our shared vision for this program reached a major milestone during Heavy Civil Day, and we are excited about the opportunities this initiative will create for future generations entering the heavy civil industry. In addition, Oftedal’s industry partners, Wyoming Machinery, Komatsu, and RDO, are rock-solid supporters of this program and its mission to develop the next generation of heavy civil equipment operators and industry professionals.

Beginning next year, the competition is expected to become an official statewide SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment competition for Wyoming high school students. Future winners may qualify to advance to the annual national SkillsUSA competition held each year in Atlanta, Georgia , creating incredible opportunities for Wyoming students to showcase their talents on a national stage.

The future of Wyoming’s heavy civil workforce is bright and getting brighter every day.

05/07/2026

Oftedal is proud to support the communities where we live and work by contributing to meaningful causes and institutions.

During last week’s Heavy Civil Days in Casper, Oftedal President Greg Jackson presented Eastern Wyoming College President Jeff Hawes with funding to support and advance trade education for students.

Last week at our Miles City office location, Oftedal Secretary/Treasurer Jacie Smith, alongside our local office staff, presented Custer County Rec (CC Rec) with a significant donation to help construct a new skate park in Miles City. This project will provide valuable recreational opportunities for local youth.

Our very own Leanne Stewart serves as the current President of CC Rec. Leanne has done an exceptional job guiding CC Rec volunteers and driving fundraising efforts for this and other important community projects. Outstanding work, Leanne! Thank you to everyone helping make a difference!

05/04/2026

“Incredible” doesn’t begin to describe last week’s Heavy Civil Day, easily our best one yet! We were fortunate to have perfect weather (a rare occurrence for this event), which made for an unforgettable experience with an outstanding group of students and a few future construction industry professionals.

We had an amazing turnout, with over 175 attendees and 140–150 students participating throughout the day.

A huge thank you to our event partners who provided equipment, trainers, or both. This event would not have been possible without their support:

Wyoming Machinery Company – equipment and 3 trainers
RDO Equipment Company – equipment and 2 trainers
Komatsu Equipment – equipment and 2 trainers
Trans Source Truck and Equipment – equipment and 1 trainer
Mobile Concrete – Our gracious host!
Eastern Wyoming College

Thank you to our partners for your dedication to the students and to our industry. You are truly exceptional people!

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the schools and their leaders who participated and to their well-behaved, engaged students. It’s what makes events like this truly rewarding. Guy, Heidi, Jarred, Josh, Alex, Nate, Marty, Meghan and Meghan you're awesome! THANK YOU!

04/28/2026

We’re just 2 days away from Heavy-Civil Day!

More than 170 students from nine area schools, plus homeschool students, are set to attend. This year’s event will be at a new location, so be sure to check the map for details. The forecast looks decent, but be sure to dress appropriately and come prepared for changing Wyoming weather. Looking forward to a great day!

03/30/2026

Oftedal is proud to once again host one of Wyoming’s largest and most anticipated industry and student events for the sixth year. Students (Grades 9–12), parents, and educators this isn’t just a field trip…get ready to step into the operator’s seat and run real heavy equipment yourself!

03/16/2026

Last Thursday, during the NW Chapter ESOP Association’s Annual Spring Conference, Oftedal's very own Ralph Chavez was recognized as The Chapter's Employee Owner of the Year! This award honors an exemplary non-management employee owner of an ESOP company who has taken the initiative to learn about the ESOP, educate and motivate colleagues, and actively promote the employee ownership culture. By virtue of winning the NW Chapter award, Ralph is now in the running for the ESOP Association’s National Employee Owner of the Year award, which will be announced at the ESOP Association’s National Conference in Washington, DC this May. Congratulations and well done, Ralph!

03/05/2026

During the AGC of Wyoming and the Montana Contractors Association (MCA) winter conventions, both taking place in late January of this year, Oftedal was honored with several awards recognizing the hard work and dedication of our team.

We were proud to receive safety awards at both conventions, including the Project Safety Award from AGC of Wyoming and MCA’s Top Safety Company Award. Oftedal was also named AGC of Wyoming’s Contractor of the Year—an incredible recognition of the commitment our entire team brings to every project.

In addition, several of our young team members (Luke & Garret) were recognized for completing a two-year commitment with the AGC of Wyoming Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) and our very own Rich Rob was honored as Truck Driver of the Year.

Congratulations to everyone who played a part in earning these outstanding honors. We’re proud of the work you do every day!

02/27/2026

Save the date for Oftedal Construction's 8th Annual Beerz & Gearz Car and Bike Show!
Join us Saturday, July 25th from 10-2 PM at Gruner Brothers for a fun filled day of horsepower, chrome, and community!
Got wheels? Bring them!
Cars, bikes, scooters — domestic, foreign, classic, custom — if it rolls, it belongs here.
No pre-registration required. Just show up and show off!
🏆 Prizes Awarded
🎟️ Silent Auction
💵 50/50 Cash Raffle
🍔 Great Food
🍻 Great Drinks
😎 And plenty of friendly competition!
This is a fundraising event, and 100% of proceeds benefit the W.T. & J.E. Oftedal Scholarship Fund. Your support helps invest in the next generation! Vendors welcome!
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