Dredge operator removing sand, gravel, and other materials to keep waterways clear. Operates dredging equipment, controls hydraulic pumps, and checks excavation depths while assisting other workers
Experience
Dredge Operator
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Moved levers to position dredges for excavation and control hydraulic pumps
Started and stopped engines to operate dredging equipment
Started power winches to change positions of dredges or pulled cables manually
Pumped water to clear machinery pipelines on the dredge
Lowered anchor poles to check depths of excavations using winches
Scanned depth gauges to determine depths of excavations
Directed or assisted workers with shore anchors, cables, and laying pipes
Skills
Hands-On Work
Operating excavation equipment, Controlling pumps, Operating moving or lifting equipment
Core Skills
Measuring work site dimensions, Directing material handling