Operator Dredge

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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 at this location. The employee must perform the work activities correctly, accurately, and in a timely manner.

• 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
• Ensure the dredge has an adequate supply of tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies, and safety equipment
• Correctly change or repair various teeth from cutter heads
• Follow correct moving procedures from moving dredge to mining operations
• Lubricate moving parts on the dredge as required
• Operate a workboat with motor safely and efficiently
• Under training of lead man, loader operator, and supervisor, operate to run a smooth and safe production
• Operate controls and levers to hoist, drag, swing, and cutter head for efficient productivity from banks of the pond
• Perform welding when necessary to address 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
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

• High‑school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience with similar or same equipment or machinery
• Bilingual (a plus)

• Experience with similar or same equipment or machinery
• Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions and solve problems from standardized situations and work experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Capable of working in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform basic logging and documenting functions
• Ability to read English sufficiently and comprehend information contained in manuals, regulations and reports
• Ability to speak English via two‑way radio
• Basic mechanical knowledge to detect potential breakdown of equipment
• Ability to identify safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly
• Familiarity with and obedience to all company working practices and federal safety regulations
• Ability to communicate well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, 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, 5 p.m.–5 a.m.)

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

• Must be able to perform all job functions, which include 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 frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects
• Must communicate to employees or visitors to function safely around
• Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen

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