HOW’D YOU GET INTO DIRT?
For some, the Dirt World means mining for copper; for others, clearing acreage for residential projects. From pipe crews in the Dakotas to the oil rigs of Texas, we all have unique experiences to share.
As the Dirt World unites, the next generation needs to hear from you. Sometimes, listening to someone else's story is all it takes to realize "Hey! I can do that, too!" Share how you got into the trades, and what you think our industry can do to attract the young people we need to sustain the future of construction.
You can send images, videos, or something you've written—and it won't take long. Just click on the link below and tell us a little about you. We can’t wait to hear how you got into Dirt!
HOW’D YOU GET INTO DIRT?
For some, the Dirt World means mining for copper; for others, clearing acreage for residential projects. From pipe crews in the Dakotas to the oil rigs of Texas, we all have unique experiences to share.
As the Dirt World unites, the next generation needs to hear from you. Sometimes, listening to someone else's story is all it takes to realize "Hey! I can do that, too!" Share how you got into the trades, and what you think our industry can do to attract the young people we need to sustain the future of construction.
You can send images, videos, or something you've written—and it won't take long. Just click on the link below and tell us a little about you. We can’t wait to hear how you got into Dirt!
Submissions we’ve received before
Harlan/ J-AAR Excavating
J-AAR excavating recognized a kindred spirit when Harlan offered pink lemonade and oatmeal cookies on a long day. The crew invited him to tour the excavator and set him up with company merch. “Seeing a patch of dirt turn into homes, a hospital, etc., is an underrated benefit of working in Dirt. The ability to impact the younger generation is a feeling that is irreplaceable.”
J-AAR Excavating, LTD Ontario, Canada
Jasmine Garcia
Do you have to know exactly where you’re headed when you start in construction? Not when you work somewhere like Bemas. Jasmine Garcia started in a support role, and now she’s the Safety Director for the whole company. “Bemas gave me lots of opportunities to learn.”
Bemas Construction, Arapahoe Co., Colorado
Chad Portek
People say, "Start 'em young!" and Chad Portek, AKA @therealnedirtworks, agrees. “My teachers in high school said people in construction weren’t smart,” but Chad is dedicated to breaking the stigma.
”A career in construction can be incredible… and I've always tried to teach people what I know, because I had plenty of people who taught me HOW to work in the dirt world.
Circle P Excavation, Overton, Nebraska