Brian Hayden: World’s Best Operator? | Dirty Business Bonus Episode

Dirty Business Bonus Episode, live from Las Vegas. In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Brian Hayden, winner of the CAT Global Operator Challenge, to talk all things operating, heavy equipment, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Brian breaks down how he got started in the industry from a young age, growing up in the family business at Hayden Excavating in Maine, before working his way through the local dealer event, the regional competition, and finally the global finals in Vegas.

The conversation covers:

How Brian got into operating

What the CAT Global Operator Challenge actually involves

The machines used in the competition, including excavators, loaders, and dozers

The pressure of timed events, penalties, and precision

Using GPS and grade control technology in the challenge

Residential excavation work in Maine

Machine versatility, operator skill, and what separates great operators from average ones

If you’re into construction, excavation, earthmoving, heavy equipment, Caterpillar machines, operator stories, and real industry conversations, this is a fun short episode you’ll want to watch.

Links:

Watch the CAT Global Operator Challenge: https://www.cat.com/en_AU/campaigns/event/operator-challenge.html

Follow Brian Hayden: https://www.instagram.com/brian_h01/

Connect with Jimmy:

🌐 Website: https://starbuckgroup.com.au

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTalksConstruction

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starbuckexcavation

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starbuckexcavation

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-starbuck-13336546/