What Dredge Operators Do Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
Other Job Titles Dredge Operators May Have Dredge Operator, Dredger
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include Move levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutterheads. Start and stop engines to operate equipment. Start power winches that draw in or let out cables to change positions of dredges, or pull in and let out cables manually. Pump water to clear machinery pipelines. Lower anchor poles to verify depths of excavations, using winches, or scan depth gauges to determine depths of excavations.
See More Level of Education Attained by Dredge Operators Most common level of education among people in this career: High school diploma or equivalent (57%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
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