Hydraulic Dredge Operator – Marine Construction

APH Marine Construction | South Florida

APH Marine Construction is looking for a motivated, mechanically inclined, ownership-minded individual to help operate

and grow our hydraulic dredge division. This is not a typical excavator operator position. This operator will become part

of a specialized marine construction division performing hydraulic dredging, marina excavation, sediment removal, slip

deepening, spoil pumping, rock grinding, and waterfront excavation projects throughout South Florida. We are looking

for someone who wants more than just a seat in a cab. We want someone who wants to take ownership of a division,

learn a specialized trade, solve problems, and help build something unique.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating an excavator-based hydraulic dredge

• Reading depths, grades, and hydrographic surveys

• Managing dredge production and pump flow

• Preventing and clearing pipe clogs

• Connecting and moving floating pipe systems and dredge hose

• Operating and maneuvering push boats

• Assisting with dredge setup, maintenance, and breakdowns

• Monitoring dredge performance and communicating with upland crew

• Maintaining pumps, wear doors, impellers, hoses, hydraulic systems, and the John Deere HPU

• Working in and around the water daily

• Keeping equipment clean, serviced, and operational at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Strong excavator operating experience

• Comfortable on and around the water

• Mechanically capable and able to troubleshoot equipment

• Comfortable working with a small crew independently

• Willing to get wet and work through difficult conditions when necessary

• Understands production, communication, and responsibility

• Takes pride in equipment and jobsite organization

• Marine construction or dredging experience is a major plus

• CDL is a plus but not required

This Is NOT a 'Seat Only' Operator Position

• Help assemble and move pipe

• Maintain the dredge

• Troubleshoot problems

• Communicate with hauling and upland crews

• Work around pumps and hydraulic systems

• Work blind and underwater

• Help keep production moving

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Growth opportunity within APH Marine Construction

• Specialized marine construction environment

• Opportunity to help build and lead a growing dredge division

Projects Include

• Marina dredging

• Residential yacht basins

• Canal and slip deepening

• Waterfront excavation

• Rock grinding and spoil pumping

• Hybrid seawall and marina construction support

The right individual will help lead and grow APH Marine Construction’s dredge division.

South Florida Based

APH Marine Construction