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Dredge Operator

$25 - $28 per hour

Handex Consulting and Remediation LLC

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Handex is on the move!

Are you ready to put your dredging skills to the test?

If your answer is yes, then let's talk. Handex is preparing for new projects throughout 2026 and seeking Field Dredge Operators for our Industrial Services Travel Team.

As a Dredge Operator, you will assist with Industrial projects in dewatering and processing operations at our client's sites in the North/Southeast and Midwest regions.

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is a full-service environmental company focused on providing professional environmental consulting, remediation, construction and sludge dewatering services in the United States. Founded in 1968, we have over 58+ years of experience and have no intention of slowing down!

What will be my responsibilities?
  • 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.
Requirements

Skills needed for project success:
  • 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.
Salary Range: $25.00 to $28.00 an hour plus OT.

Benefits of joining Handex:
  • 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.

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Handex, please view our website at
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