About Us

Our History

Burkhart Excavating was founded in 1975 and has proudly operated as a successful, family-owned business for nearly five decades. The company was established by John Harland Burkhart, who built a strong foundation based on quality workmanship and integrity.

In 1994, ownership and leadership were passed to his son, J. Steven Burkhart, who continued to grow the company while preserving its long-standing reputation for excellence and dependable service. Under his leadership, Burkhart Excavating has maintained its commitment to professionalism, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

After a lifetime of working with his grandfather and father, J. Michael Burkhart officially took the helm in 2023 and ensures the company and family values and ethics continue to guide and drive Burkhart Excavating.

From the beginning, Burkhart Excavating has been committed to providing high-quality excavation and site preparation services while conducting business with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We strive to model strong moral principles through our work, our relationships, and our decision-making in every circumstance.

Our Mission

Do it right. Make it right.
We stand behind our work and take pride in delivering quality excavation backed by experience, accountability and integrity.

What We Value

Excellence

Excellence

We take pride in our work and strive to deliver the highest quality excavation, done the right way, without cutting corners.

Stewardship

Stewardship

We responsibly manage our equipment, resources, time and relationships, understanding that trust and opportunity are given, not owed.

Service

Service

We approach every project with a servant-minded attitude, seeking to support our customers and contribute positively to the communities we serve.

Respect

Respect

We treat our team members, customers, vendors, and community with dignity, fairness, and consideration at all times.

Meet The Owner

J. Michael Burkhart

Owner & President

J. Michael Burkhart is the third-generation owner of Burkhart Excavating, continuing a family legacy built on integrity, hard work, and quality service in Lancaster County, PA. Having grown up immersed in the business, Michael has spent more than 20 years gaining hands-on experiences across all aspects of excavation and site preparation. His deep understanding of the industry comes from years of working in the field, learning the trade from the ground up and developing a practical, detail-oriented approach to every project. Today, Michael leads the company with a strong commitment to doing the job right, maintaining high standards, and standing behind the work his team delivers. Michael believes that strong leadership is rooted in humility, patience and respect. He values teamwork, clear communication, and treating both team members and customers with honesty, transparency, and care. Michael is a devoted husband to his wife, Jayni, and a proud loving father to his three children. His dedication to his family and community directly influences how he operates the business – placing people, integrity, and long-term relationships at the center of everything that he does.

Meet The Team

J. Michael Burkhart

President

J. Steven
Burkhart

Chief Executive Officer
(Founding Family Member)

Jayni
Burkhart

Chief Administrative Officer

Chuck
Kline

Site Foreman

Luke
Haldeman

Site Foreman

Vincent
Shenk

Site & Equipment Operator

Jeremiah
Alspaugh

Site & Equipment Operator

Andrew
Yost

Site & Equipment Operator

Trent
Fidler

Site & Equipment Operator

Rodney
Fidler

Site & Equipment Operator

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