Bismarck, N.D. – City of Bismarck Heavy Equipment Operator Gary Steiner earned top honors in the Motor grader event and secured his second overall title at the Bismarck Public Works Equipment Operator Roadeo on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Steiner had previously won the overall title in 2023.
Fellow operators also claimed victories in their respective competitions. Jared Schwab placed first in the Single-axle plow truck event, while Chad Stroh won the Loader competition. Schwab entered this year’s roadeo as the defending co-champion in the Motor grader event after sharing the 2024 title with Josh Ficek.
Organizers noted that while the roadeo includes a competitive aspect, its primary purpose is to provide equipment operators with hands-on training in a consequence-free environment. The event is designed to simulate real-world conditions—without snow and ice—and prepare operators for the winter season. This year, about 55 competitors participated.
The City of Bismarck’s Roads and Streets Division is responsible for maintaining nearly 400 center line miles and approximately 1,700 lane miles of asphalt and concrete roadway year-round.
