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Bachtel Excavating, Inc. is committed to being the most professional and respected excavating company in Northeast Ohio.

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Bachtel Excavating has been proudly serving the Massillon and Stark County area for 23 years!

We are committed to being the most professional and respected excavating company in Northeast Ohio. Our goal is to provide the best training and equipment possible to facilitate the completion of work in a safe and efficient manner.

Our customers will seek to utilize our knowledge and expertise to complete their most difficult projects. B E Inc. is committed to creating an environment in which our employees, customers and the company will prosper.

Please continue to browse our website and social media for more information about our commercial and residential excavation services. by @bachtelexcavating

Mechanical failure in stage 3 took us out of a top-15 run. Something broke early into the stage, and caused a major LR tire rub for the rest of the race.

We had a fast @theogloadedtea Chevy and nothing to show for it. 🙃 by @bachtelexcavating

Tools of the Trade….where it all starts.

I was on one of our projects last week, and one of our laborers had gathered these hand tools together on the jobsite. It got me thinking about my career.

They are about as basic as it gets. A couple of shovels, a rake, a broom and a spud bar. But they are also some of the most important tools we use to complete our work.

Learning how to use these hand tools is where it all starts. How to shovel around utilities, grade stone, hold grade and keep the work area organized and clean.

I was fortunate to have great teachers and mentors who taught me the importance of learning how to use these tools before they let me move on to running equipment.

Now, when I talk to new laborers, I stress the importance of mastering these basics. If you become a good laborer, you can eventually become a great pipe layer, then an equipment operator, foreman or even move into management.

Everyone wants to run the equipment, but there is a lot to learn before getting in the seat.

It all starts with the basics.
#bachtelexcavating #bluecollar #training #constructionlife by @bachtelexcavating

Jake, James, Joe and Brock installing 12” Ductile Iron Water Main by @bachtelexcavating

Labor Day 2026

The Bachtel Excavating team has been hard at work this year. From the office, to the shop, to the field, we have worked together to make the company better.

We are committed to bringing safety, quality and efficiency to all that we do.

We slow down to go fast.

We pride ourselves on continuous improvement through training, planning and communication.

We couldn’t be more proud of our team. Their professionalism, hard work, dedication and pride in their workmanship separate our team from the competition.

Thanks to the men and women who make Bachtel Excavating what it is. by @bachtelexcavating

Happy Labor Day 2026!!

The Bachtel Excavating team has been hard at work this year. From the office, to the shop, to the field, we have worked together to make the company better.

We are committed to bringing safety, quality and efficiency to all that we do.

We slow down to go fast.

We pride ourselves on continuous improvement through training, planning and communication.

We couldn’t be more proud of our team. Their professionalism, hard work, dedication and pride in their workmanship separate our team from the competition.

Thanks to the men and women who make Bachtel Excavating what it is. by @bachtelexcavating

Dominic, Tom , Paul and Evan performing the site work for a new @dairyqueen in Green, Ohio.

These guys are a hardworking and disciplined team. They pay attention to the details to give our customers a quality product. #BachtelExcavating #Construction #Teamwork #ContinuousImprovement #bluecollar by @bachtelexcavating

Youth Training Youth

A couple of weeks ago, I was covering for our superintendent while he was on vacation.

Once or twice a day, I would stop at each of our job sites to check on the crews’ progress. Sometimes I would help solve a problem. Sometimes I would offer a pointer. But most importantly, I had the opportunity to observe.

One of the coolest things I observed was James, a newly promoted foreman, and Paul, an up-and-coming leader in our company, training Trent, a new Bachtel Excavating teammate.

When reviewing the pictures I took of these guys working, it dawned on me that all three of them are under 25 years old.

James has been with us since he got out of high school—more than five years ago. Paul has been with us for almost three years and came to us with a couple of years of experience.

Despite their youth, both are well-trained, capable and experienced team members. They have strong work ethics and, more importantly, a desire to learn and improve every day.

Trent, who previously worked for a heating and cooling contractor before joining our company, shares those same traits.

It’s both encouraging and rewarding to see young people building careers, taking on responsibility and contributing so much to our company.

Even more rewarding is seeing them pass what they’ve learned on to the next generation.

We are very grateful to have these guys on our team.

#BachtelExcavating #Leadership #YouthTraining #Construction #Teamwork by @bachtelexcavating

Youth Training Youth

A couple of weeks ago, I was covering for our superintendent while he was on vacation.

Once or twice a day, I would stop at each of our job sites to check on the crews’ progress. Sometimes I would help solve a problem. Sometimes I would offer a pointer. But most importantly, I had the opportunity to observe.

One of the coolest things I observed was James, a newly promoted foreman, and Paul, an up-and-coming leader in our company, training Trent, a new Bachtel Excavating teammate.

When reviewing the pictures I took of these guys working, it dawned on me that all three of them are under 25 years old.

James has been with us since he got out of high school—more than five years ago. Paul has been with us for almost three years and came to us with a couple of years of experience.

Despite their youth, both are well-trained, capable and experienced team members. They have strong work ethics and, more importantly, a desire to learn and improve every day.

Trent, who previously worked for a heating and cooling contractor before joining our company, shares those same traits.

It’s both encouraging and rewarding to see young people building careers, taking on responsibility and contributing so much to our company.

Even more rewarding is seeing them pass what they’ve learned on to the next generation.

We are very grateful to have these guys on our team.

#BachtelExcavating #Leadership #YouthTraining #Construction #Teamwork by @bachtelexcavating

Jake, James, Joe and Trent putting the finishing touches on a commercial property in Jackson TWP.

The team got the assist from our sister company @msbconstruction_ and Tim, one of our drivers.

Attention to detail is a hallmark of a Bachtel Excavating job. #BachtelExcavating #ContinuousImprovement #ConstructionLife #Excavation by @bachtelexcavating

More than a new type of underground storm detention system…team growth on every level.

The Bachtel Excavating team of Dominic, Tom, Paul, Evan, and Joe recently installed a StormTrap underground detention system. This was the first time we had installed this precast concrete system.

One of the biggest advantages of this system is that it requires very little cover. We only have 9 inches of aggregate and 6 inches of concrete over the chambers, yet it is designed to handle the fuel tankers that will be delivering gas to the new station.

As exciting as it is to install a new product, it’s even more exciting to see the growth of our team.

From the office to the field, everyone took it upon themselves to learn the installation process. They put together a plan that allowed us to complete the work safely, efficiently, and with great quality.

Joe, our GPS Manager, did a great job building the model and providing the layout for the concrete crew.

Chad, our Preconstruction Manager, coordinated the 10 tractor-trailer deliveries, handled the traffic control, and made sure everyone had the information they needed to install the system.

One example of our team’s growth happened when Dominic, the foreman, was on vacation the day the chambers were installed and backfilled. We put Paul, one of our up-and-coming leaders, in charge for a couple of days. He stepped up and did a great job executing the plan.

It also doesn’t hurt to have Tom, our most veteran operator, there to mentor the younger guys while Dominic was away.

Every project is an opportunity to learn something new. Sometimes that’s a new product. Sometimes it’s giving people the opportunity to step into a bigger role. This project gave us both.#bachtelexcavating #bluecollar #constructionlife #teamwork #leadership by @bachtelexcavating

Wednesday Site Visit- Stop Three - Hawksnest Condominiums

The @bachtelexcavating crew of Eric, James, Dillion, Kevin, Sam and Brennan are performing the site work for several new condominiums.

The scope includes silt fence, topsoil strip and export, cut/fill with export, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water service installation. by @bachtelexcavating