The 2023 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge

Find out all the information about the event and who the world champion is for this year.

May 29, 2023

Erica FloydLori DitoroJessica Lombardo

The Operator Stadium where the competition was held

The Operator Stadium where the competition was held

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In this episode of Digging Deeper, we are happy to have Jason Hurdis, Construction Industries – Quarry & Aggregates from Caterpillar, with us to discuss the Global Operator Challenge. The final round of the challenge was held during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. You'll find out about the event, held every three years; get information about the next challenge; and find out who the 2023 winner was and hear from him. Listen to learn more.

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