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Excavator Operator

Muddy Water Dredging
Orange, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades
  • Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and dredging plans
  • Load spoil into barges, trucks, or place material in designated disposal/containment areas
  • Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance on excavator and dredge attachments
  • Monitor water depth, turbidity, and environmental compliance requirements during operations
  • Position and reposition barge or spud platform as work progresses
  • Coordinate with survey crews, deckhands, and site supervisors
  • Follow OSHA, USACE, and environmental permit requirements (erosion control, silt curtains, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate production logs and material quantity records
  • Respond to changing water/weather conditions and adjust operations safely

Required Qualifications

  • Valid excavator operator certification/experience (2+ years preferred, dredging-specific experience a plus)
  • Familiarity with GPS/machine-guidance dredging systems (e.g., DredgePack, HYPACK) preferred
  • Ability to work on water-based platforms (barges, pontoons)
  • Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather, climb, and handle marine equipment
  • OSHA 10/30 certification preferred; TWIC card often required for port/waterway work
  • Valid driver's license; CDL a plus for hauling spoil
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and safety focus

Working Conditions

  • Outdoor, marine/waterfront environment; may require travel to job sites, extended stays, or offshore/inland waterway assignments
  • Physically demanding; may involve swing/shift schedules

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