Dredge Operator

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Summary/Objective:

The Dredge Operator safely operates and maintains the dredge to remove sand, gravel or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

Essential Functions:

1. Operate and maintain dredge to ensure safe and efficient removal of materials from waterway.
2. Monitor disposal areas to protect environment from overflow of waste materials. Perform routine maintenance on dredge and associated equipment.  Grease all moving parts, change oil, fuel filters, etc. Check and maintain fluid levels, check cables for rust, bruising, kinks and abrasions.
3. Determine appropriate action required in an emergency situation such as a fuel spill, oil spill, etc.
4. Prepare daily reports regarding dredge activities.
5. Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times.
6. Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
7. Operate dredge and equipment in a safe manner. Follow proper procedures and complete required documentation if an accident or injury occurs. Notify manager or Safety Department as required. 
8. Understand and comply with all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies. Notify manager and the Safety Manager immediately of any potential or current safety problems.
9. Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
10. Lock and secure assigned equipment daily at the end of the shift or as otherwise required, including removing keys from assigned equipment daily.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions:

1. Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
2. Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Work Environment:

• Work time will be outdoor/field.
• Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells. 
• Exposure to chemicals such as fuel, grease and oil. 
• Close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level will be moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

• Lift a maximum weight of 100 lbs., repetitively lift 100 lbs., carry approximately 50 lbs., push/pull approximately 50 lbs., and climb in and out of equipment frequently. Other repetitive motion – work hand and foot levers in equipment consistently.
• Sit 6 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, and walk 1 -2 hours per day.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Experience operating dredge.
• Experience operating other heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, dozers, etc. preferred.

Special Skills:

• Verbal communication.
• Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use iPad, iPhone and company software applications. 

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid (preferred).

Industry Related Experience or Skills:

• Knowledge of dredge operations
• Knowledge of sand and gravel products and operations.

Education Required: None

Preferred Education: High School

Bilingual in Spanish Preferred: No