What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dredge Operator position at Jurgensen Companies?
Enon Sand and Gravel, a local aggregate producer in Springfield, OH, is currently seeking an experienced Dredge Operator. If you are an experienced dredge operator who would like to work with well- maintained equipment please consider applying. We provide steady work and the resources needed to do your job.
Dredge Operator Responsibilities:
- Operate dredge to excavate sand and gravel from Lake Bottom
- Conduct pre- and post-shift safety inspection
- Monitor density and flow meters to maintain maximum feed rate
- Monitoring of controls, gauges and depth meters to ensure optimal operation
- Visually monitor production area for changes in material quality
- Perform high levels of maintenance and servicing on dredge
- Raises and lowers the suction ladder of the dredge with electric or hydraulic hoist
- Changes the location of the dredge in the lake with hydraulic or mechanical cable winches
- Operates a work boat to and from the dredge
- Communicate with plant operators
- Communicate with plant management on all safety and maintenance needs
Dredge Operator Qualifications:
- 1 plus years working at an aggregate mining operation
- 1 plus years operating a dredge
- Mechanically inclined
- General welding & fabricating experience
- Heavy equipment operation experience
EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP
