Tesmec TRS-900 track trencher (rock saw) cutting pipeline trench in a cloud of dust

Service

Dirt Work, Rock Saw Trenching, Utilities & Reclamation

The trench, the pad and the ground we hand back matter as much as the pipe. We do our own dirt work, rock trenching and reclamation, so it's done the way the line needs it.

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Dirt Work

Excavation is the foundation of every pipeline and water line we build, so we keep it in house. We also take on dirt work on its own for operators, contractors and landowners: trenching, grading, pads and site prep.

Rock Saw Trenching

Where the ground turns to rock or hard shale, a bucket slows to a crawl. Our rock saw, a Tesmec track trencher, cuts long, clean, consistent pipeline trench through ground that would stop an excavator.

Utilities

We install and relocate buried utilities and the trench they live in, coordinated with our pipeline, fusion and hydrovac crews.

Reclamation

Most of our lines cross working ranch and farm ground. We strip and segregate topsoil, backfill in the right order, and restore the right-of-way so the landowner gets their land back in usable shape.

Services

Pipeline and utility trenching
Rock saw trenching (Tesmec track trencher)
Dirt work, grading and leveling
Site preparation for pads, shops and buildings
Gravel hauling and placement
Backfill, compaction and right-of-way reclamation

Dig Safe

We call in 811 locates before every dig (North Dakota One Call and South Dakota 811 both require at least 48 hours' notice) and pothole existing lines with our hydrovac truck before equipment gets close.

FAQ

Dirt Work Questions

Do I need to call 811 before digging in North Dakota or South Dakota?

Yes. Both states require a locate request at least 48 hours before you dig, not counting weekends and holidays — North Dakota One Call and South Dakota 811 both take requests by phone at 811 or online. On our jobs, we place the locates and verify marks before any equipment breaks ground.

What do you need from me to put together a bid?

The location (legal description or GPS is ideal), the footage, the pipe material, diameter and pressure rating, any drawings or specs, crossings such as roads or other lines, and your target start date. Send what you have; we will ask for the rest.