NUCA Hosting National Equipment Operator Championships at Utility Expo
The Utility Expo and the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) will host the National Equipment Operator Championships.
The new event will take place Oct. 7-9 at the 2025 Utility Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
The National Equipment Operator Championships, spearheaded by NUCA, will bring together skilled equipment operators from across the country to compete in a series of hands-on events designed to test precision, control and safety in utility related tasks.
Events will include crowd-pleasing games like hole-in-one putting, soccer, cornhole and a pipe placement challenge. All games require using construction equipment.
“This partnership with NUCA adds an exciting and interactive new dimension to The Utility Expo Experience,” said Brianne Somers, show director of The Utility Expo. “Our industry thrives on skill, ingenuity and community, and these championships put all three front and center. It’s a great way to celebrate our workforce, recognize operator mastery and give attendees a real sense of what utility professionals do every day.”
National Equipment Operator Championships Schedule
The competition will span two days, with qualifying rounds on Oct. 8, and the championship prize awarded on Oct. 9. Participants will rotate in a bracket-style format. Finalists are ranked by cumulative points and time. A a sudden-death round and time extension used in the event of a tie. Prizes will be first, second and third place finishers.
“Competition can be fun in the construction industry, and The Utility Expo is an exciting opportunity for NUCA and AEM to come together for a challenging, safe, and enjoyable event that showcases the skills of operators,” said Ed DeNeale, NUCA director of Safety. “We will have some of the best equipment operators in the United States competing for the top prize…more importantly, bragging rights. We’re really pleased to have the opportunity to bring something different to this well-known show.”
Participants will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the equipment and event configuration on Oct. 7, during open practice hours. Official judging is provided. Safety guidelines are strictly enforced. NUCA and The Utility Expo will work closely to ensure liability coverage and operator oversight.
The National Equipment Operator Championships reflect The Utility Expo’s continued focus on creating high-value experiences for attendees, and showcasing the practical skills that drive the utility and infrastructure industries forward.
For more information and to register for the 2025 Utility Expo, visit theutilityexpo.com.
SOURCE – The Utility Expo
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