Dredge Operator

Position Summary

Responsible for operating power-driven dredge to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways and to mine sand at bottom of lakes, rivers, and streams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate levers to position dredge for excavation by engaging hydraulic pumps to raise and lower suction booms and to control rotation of cutterheads.
• Start and stop engines to operate equipment.
• Start power winches that draw in or let out cables to change positions of dredge; or pull in and let out cables manually.
• Pump water to clear machinery pipelines.
• Verify depths of excavations using winches or scan depth gauge to determine depths of excavation.
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery is working properly.
• Inspect equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in-person in a professional and timely manner.
• Comply with MSHA regulations and all safety precautions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee / applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee / applicant when possible.