HOLT CAT posted on March 26, 2024 18:13
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SAN ANTONIO, TX — Leticia Ortiz and Miranda Menchaca, machine operators at CPS Energy, San Antonio’s city-owned electric and natural gas provider, placed in the top 10 of the first-ever all-female Caterpillar Celebrating Women in Construction operator competition, earning 7th and 8th place respectively. The two operators represented HOLT CAT in the competition and competed against 16 other women representing other CAT dealerships across North and South America in a skills test.
"I would like to thank CPS Energy, and HOLT CAT for giving us this amazing opportunity to compete alongside so many talented women operators," Ortiz said. "I took the skills I have learned throughout my 31 years at CPS Energy and the training HOLT CAT provided to perform to the best of my ability. This was a great event, and I am honored to have competed and placed in the top 10 in the first-ever event. I look forward to the next opportunity to highlight women in construction."
The two-day event tested the participants' skills in precision, speed, and accuracy across a variety of machines. This included expertise on a small wheel loader, compact track loader, and small hydraulic excavator. Additionally, the event provided a platform for women in the construction industry to network and gain insights from trailblazers who have broken barriers in the industry.
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