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Dredge Operator/Leverman

atlassandKermit, TX

💰 $52,000 – $68,000/yrFull-timehvac

Quick Summary

Dredge Operator/Leverman needed to operate cutterhead dredges and manage underwater excavation operations in the Permian Basin with 5+ years of experience.

Skills & Keywords

dredge operationcutterhead dredgeequipment maintenanceheavy equipment

Responsibilities

Primary operator of the dredge to manage delivery of product to plant for processing adhering to dredge.
In depth knowledge of cutterhead dredge operation
Advances dredge using multiple anchoring arrangements and spuds,
Familiar with Diesel and/or Electric cutterhead dredges
Monitors controls, gauges, and depth meters to ensure optimal dredge operation
Manage shore work and work with Dredge Lead/Engineer with moving water anchors
Aid mechanics in completing daily preventative maintenance
Operates swinging ladder and/or cable deployed dredge systems to excavate sand from mine pit.
Complete and document equipment inspections, escalating any deficiencies, and ensure safe and compliant operations
Recognize potential maintenance problems by sight and sound and inform maintenance
Ensure dredge has adequate supply of tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment
Able to understand, interpret, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
Always adhere to all MSHA rules and regulations
Follow all safety protocols and safety standards.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Physical Demands

What You’ll Love About Us

Strong technical knowledge of dredge operations
Minimum 5 years experience operating and maintaining marine dredging equipment
Experience with operating and maintaining heavy equipment is an asset
Experience in equipment reliability and condition monitoring
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit and climb or balance
Must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Capable of working a rotating shift; 14 days on, 7 days off. You will rotate between days and nights and work 12 1/2 hour shifts
Room and board provided at or near the location of the job
Must be able to tolerate working conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat
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Your Well-Being is a 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
Invest in Your 401K with company match, immediate vesting