Operator Dredge

Operator Dredge

Job Summary:

The Dredge Operator operates the dredge in a safe and efficient manner and uses acquired skills to dredge sand from pond-filled pits. This job interfaces, on a daily basis, with the rest of the operations in this location. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with assigned equipment and recognize potential maintenance problems by sight and sound and inform supervisory personnel
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments
• Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance
• Make sure dredge has an adequate supply of tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment
• Be able to correctly change or repair various teeth from cutter heads
• Be familiar with correct moving procedures from moving dredge to actually mining
• Become familiar with necessary lubrication of moving part on dredge
• In a safe and efficient manner be able to operate a workboat with motor
• Be able to operator under training from lead man, loader operator, and supervisor for running a smooth and safe production
• Operate controls and levers to hoist, drag and swing, cutter head for efficient productivity from banks of the pond
• At times welding may have to be performed to combat breakdowns
• Work under direction of Leadman and Manager
• Maintain good housekeeping of the equipment
• Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience required with similar or same equipment or machinery
• Bi-lingual (a plus)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience required with similar or same equipment or machinery
• Ability to carry out not only simple, but complex oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience
• Have mechanical aptitude
• Be capable of working in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform basic logging and documenting functions
• Ability to read English sufficiently and be able to comprehend information contained in manuals, regulations and reports
• Ability to speak English with others via two-way radio
• Basic mechanical knowledge to detect potential breakdown of equipment
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly
• Be familiar with and obey all company working practices and Federal Safety Regulations
• Ability to communicate well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, other Mechanics, maintenance personnel, co-workers and outside contractors
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely and productively
• Ability to work Night Shift (12 hours per day, 4 nights per week, 5pm-5am)

Working Conditions:

• Capable to work extended hours as needed
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
• Heavy Work:
  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around
• Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen

Legal Notices:

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the…