What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dredge Operator position at Amrize?
Location: Honey Island Agg LA
Job Req ID: 14475
Join Our Amazing Team And Contribute As a
Dredge Operator
About The Role
Primary responsibilities include operating Electrical Dredge and assisting in production and maintenance.
What You'll Accomplish
Education: High School/GED preferred
Job Req ID: 14475
Join Our Amazing Team And Contribute As a
Dredge Operator
About The Role
Primary responsibilities include operating Electrical Dredge and assisting in production and maintenance.
What You'll Accomplish
- Provides direct oversight in the extraction, processing, storage, and assists in the shipping of aggregates at the site, contributing to production goals.
- Responsible for Operating Electric Dredge and assisting in production functions.
- Operate Dredge and Booster to its max daily production according to the operational capabilities.
- Performs routine maintenance relating to dredging operations, including, but not limited to greasing, pre-shift inspection, inspecting fluids and hydraulic levels, cable conditions, floatation conditions.
- Effectively communicating with supervisors, team members, and other personnel, both verbally and via two-way radio.
- Troubleshooting issues, identifying potential problems, and finding solutions to maintain smooth operations.
- Maintaining records of quarry activities, completing safety reports, and preparing other necessary paperwork.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Education: High School/GED preferred
- Three plus years dredge operations experience, preferably cutter head style dredge
- Experience in dredge related maintenance, such as pump rebuilds, hydraulics and electrical.
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Haul trucks, loaders, and various mine equipment experience preferred.
- Willing to work overtime and weekends.
- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits.
- Good communication skills – verbal and listening.
- Ability to operate a 2-way radio and detect safety hazards/equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills.
- Displays thorough understanding of safety regulations, including MSHA standards
- Ability to operate and maintain quarry equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic maintenance tasks.
- Ability to organize work, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to think critically, troubleshoot problems, and find solutions efficiently.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day