Dredge operator job description
Example dredge operator requirements on a job description
- Valid driver's license
- Certification in dredging operations
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery
- Physical ability to work in outdoor and marine environments
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations
- Strong communication skills to work with team members and supervisors
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment issues
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and shifts
- Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure
Dredge operator job description example 1
Synagro dredge operator job description
Up to $25 an Hour
Travel Required
Job Summary: Performs various project work which requires safely operating vehicles and a variety of heavy/agricultural equipment that may include, but not limited to: front end loader, belt press, centrifuge, dredger, spreader box, excavator, terragator, and road tractor.
What We Offer:
- $20-$25 an Hour
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401k Plan
- PTO Days
- Holiday Pay
About the Position:
- 8-12 Hour Shifts - Day or Night
- Extensive Travel - Up to 100% of the Time
- Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times
- Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
- Clean bio-solids off truck/equipment before leaving the field site or landfill
- Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
- Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment
- Perform shop clean-up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
- Maintain operation records
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Valid Drivers License
- Minimum 2 years of Project Work Experience Preferred
- Minimum 3 years of Commercial Driving/Heavy or Agricultural Equipment Experience Preferred
- Clean Driving Record: No serious tickets or accidents in the last 5 years or DWI/DUI in the last 10 years
Required Skills:
- Communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner
- Ability to perform basic math
- Efficiently operate and use a smartphone
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to travel
- Lift up to 50 Lbs.
Founded in 1986, Synagro Technologies, Inc. provides environmentally sustainable solutions for commercial and municipal organizations that generate organic by-products. Synagro consistently transforms industrial and municipal waste into environmentally friendly resources that benefit our communities. As the largest recycler of organic by-products in North America, Synagro uses best-in-class processes, from beneficial reuse to renewable energy, that adheres to the strictest of environmental regulations to provide compelling solutions for communities across the continent. Serving more than 600 municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities in the United States and Canada, Synagro s leading systems of organic by-product management services support municipalities of all sizes in saving money and meeting environmental regulations. Visit synagro.com to learn more.
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