Dredge Operator
$25 - $28 per hourHandex Consulting and Remediation LLC
Job Type
Full-time
- Under the direction of the PM or site foreman, you will operate hydraulic, auger, or mechanical dredging systems for sludge removal in ponds, lagoons, and containment areas at assigned projects.
- Set up, position, operate and maintain dredging systems (pumps, pipelines, floats, anchors).
- Control dredge depth, swing, and production rates for efficient solids removal.
- Assess sludge characteristics and adjust methods to maximize recovery and minimize water entrainment.
- Coordinate with dewatering operations (centrifuge/filter press) to maintain steady feed.
- Monitor flow rates, pressures, and solids concentration; adjust to meet production targets.
- Manage discharge lines and production logs to ensure proper material transfer to downstream processes (volumes, conditions, equipment performance).
- Learn and follow all safety protocols (confined space, lockout/tagout, site requirements) at all times.
- Support mobilization/demobilization and keep work areas clean and organized
- Accurately maintain and promptly process expenses and timesheets.
- Consistently represent Handex in a professional manner while assigned to projects, collaborating effectively with teammates, and maintaining respectful and positive working relationships with the team.
- High school diploma/GED.
- 3 years of experience required to dredge basins, ponds and lagoons in an industrial environment.
- Commit to project duration and work a 5/6-day work week and 12-hour shifts (day/night as needed). Flexibility with a rotational schedule and overtime until project completion.
- Valid driver license in good standing and willingness to travel to client's project sites as required.
- Comfortable being in an industrial setting both indoors and outside, confined spaces as well as being able to lift 50 lbs or more.
- TWIC card and OSHA 40.
- Excellent customer service skills, reliability and dependable along with a can-do attitude is a must.
- Required to pass pre-employment background checks (physical/drug/alcohol/criminal.
- Competitive compensation and travel expenses.
- Excellent benefits, and 401(k).
- Holiday and vacation time off.
- Career and development opportunities.
- Be a valued and respected member of the team.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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