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.

• Become familiar with assigned equipment and identify potential maintenance problems by sight and sound, informing supervisory personnel.
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments.
• Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure 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 when moving dredge to mining.
• Provide necessary lubrication of moving parts on dredge.
• Operate a workboat with motor safely and efficiently.
• Operate under training from lead man, loader operator, and supervisor for smooth and safe production.
• Operate controls and levers to hoist, drag and swing cutter head for efficient productivity from banks of the pond.
• Perform welding when required 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.
• 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).

• Prior 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.
• Perform basic logging and documenting functions.
• Read English sufficiently and comprehend information in manuals, regulations and reports.
• Communicate via two‑way radio in English.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to detect potential breakdowns of equipment.
• Detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Obey company working practices and Federal Safety Regulations.
• Communicate well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, mechanics, maintenance personnel, co‑workers and outside contractors.
• High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform work activities safely and productively.
• Ability to work night shift (12 hours per day, 4 nights per week, 5 pm–5 am).

• 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.

• Perform job functions which include walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or rowing controls.
• Heavy Work:
  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Require regular talking and hearing to communicate safely.
• Must pass DOT physical including back X‑ray, hearing test, and drug/alcohol screen.

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 federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E‑Verify participating employer.

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