Dredge Operator operates dredge and removes sand, gravel, and other materials and excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways. Other associated tasks are mentioned on the Dredge Operator Resume as – moving levers to position dredges for excavation, controlling the rotation of cutter heads, starting and stopping engines to operate equipment, starting power winches and letting out cables to change positions of dredges, pumping water to clear machinery pipelines; lowering anchor poles to verify depths of excavations, using winches; directing and assisting workers placing shore anchors and cables.
To carry out the job description effectively, the Dredge Operators need the following skills – skillful in performing routine maintenance on equipment, the ability to determine the kind of maintenance needed, logical and reasoning skills, and multitasking skills. A diploma is commonplace among job applicants.
Objective : Currently have a Class B CDL license with air brake endorsements. Seeking full-time employment with stability would like to apply for any and all openings that you may have at your facility.
Skills : Health/Fitness, Retail, Heating, Coolers, And Freezers.
Description :
Operated power-driven dredge to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways and to mine sand and gravel at bottom of lakes, rivers, and streams.
Directed workers engaged in placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional lengths of pipes from the dredge to shore, and pumping water from pontoons.
Started and stopped engines to operate the equipment.
Moved levers to place dredge in position for excavation, engage the hydraulic pump, raise and lower the suction boom, and control rotation of cutter-head.
Lowered anchor pole to verify the depth of excavation, using the winch, or scans depth gauge to determine the depth of excavation.
Started power winch that draws in or lets out cable to change the position of the dredge, or pulls in and lets out cable manually.
Had plenty of sand pumped out every day.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HS
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Seeking an opportunity to incorporate interpersonal skills in a professional environment that will allow becoming a valuable asset to your company.
Skills : AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
Description :
Setup job assignments for job requirements.
Break down job assignments.
Worked with auger equipment for trenching or excavating.
Filled out daily job, equipment logs.
Resolved on-site problems.
Actively communicated with team members.
Certified thru MSHA.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Computer Drafting And Design
Dredge Operator Resume
Objective : Dredge Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of dredges. This includes operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment, ensuring all safety standards are followed, and ensuring all required permits are obtained.
Skills : CDL Class B license.
Description :
Complex Mechanical dredging project made up of several components.
Sediment was loaded into material scows and pushed by tug to an offloading and placement site.
Fine silts, clays, and sands within the navigation channel were contaminated with mercury, lead, cadmium, PCBs, and dioxins.
Dredged operations required minimal water quality impacts.
Used a combination of software, sensors, and data to produce a system to allow the operator to see the location of the bucket in three dimensions in real-time.
Minimized the loss of material, the environmental bucket lift speed could not exceed two feet per second or, if less, the specified requirements of the state(s) Water Quality Certificate.
Maintained good housekeeping of the equipment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Dredge Operator Resume
Objective : Seeks to find suitable employment commensurate to capabilities, knowledge, and hands-on experience in the field of dredging. To work with like-minded people with the same objective. To grow with a company that offers competitive wages and has a well-defined potential for promotions.
Safely operated an electric 45' hull-pump ladder dredge to achieve production goals.
Safely operated other surface mining equipment as required (Cat D-7 dozer, Komatsu PC 300 excavator, Cat 988-F front-end loader, service truck).
Repaired as required to include both cutting and welding.
Duties included pre-shift, during the shift, and post-shift inspections of equipment and workplace.
Used a front-end loader to move bucket lines and keep up with intake.
Detected safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
Communicated well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, other Mechanics, maintenance personnel, co-workers, and outside contractors.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Associate's In Engineering
Dredge Operator Resume
Objective : Seeks to find suitable employment commensurate to capabilities, knowledge, and hands-on experience in the field of dredging, to grow with a company that offers competitive wages and has a well defined potential for promotions.
Skills : Planning Skills, Truck Operator.
Description :
Used and operation of a fuel barge, which is operated and maintained.
Responsible for the equipment, maintenance of the equipment, and supplies as they were needed.
Worked the entire job from start to finish.
Operated the dredge, order parts daily.
Entered dates for the logs, managed employees, butt-fuse pipe.
Made repairs to equipment when necessary.
Operated truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Dredge Operator Resume
Objective : Dredge Operator is responsible for operating the dredge, a dredging machine that removes sand and silt from the ocean floor.
Skills : Truckdriver Class A license, Certified Forklift Operator.
Description :
Performed loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination.
Traveled from job site to job site or plant to job site.
May involved overnight travel.
Cleaned bio-solids off truck/equipment before leaving the field site or landfill.
Served as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public.
Conducted daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment.
Performed shop clean-up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : The objective is to achieve a position as a Welder that will allow for professional development within the company.
Skills : Operating Skills, Safe Working Skills.
Description :
Maintained operation records.
Efficiently operated and used smart phone.
Operated precisely and safely in close proximity to others.
Required the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites.
Monitored job site for hazards and challenge unauthorized personnel on job site and maintain a safe working environment.
Maintained constant awareness of surroundings including eye contact with ground personnel and recognize job site specific hazards.
Possessed good communication skills as well as take direction from environmental staff in all phases of field operations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
HS
Dredge Operator Resume
Objective : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Dredge Operator professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Communicated to Management of defective materials.
Ability to perform routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change.
Experienced in meeting high standards of quality and productivity.
Followed documented policies and procedures of standard work.
Mined Sand Shop work MIG Welding, cutting, Torch work Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Exp.
Operated a dredge for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to build a canal for the Army Corps of Engineers.
Ran a track-hoe to feed the dredge and move material from one place to another.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Dredge Operator is responsible for managing the dredging process and coordinating the dredge operators, able to coordinate multiple operators and ensure that they are doing their jobs correctly.
Skills : Planning Skills, Operating Skills.
Description :
Learned and followed safety regulations.
Taken actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
Monitored operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
Coordinated machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Communicated effectively with others using the spoken and written word.
Performed skilled maintenance on sand quarry equipment such as but not limited to the conveyor belts, electrical panels and similar equipment.
Inspected and determined the nature of difficulties and malfunctioning and takes necessary action to restore equipment to good operating order.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Responsible for Evaluating equipment failures for root cause, communicate findings, make suggestions for equipment improvements, and be able to install modifications as directed.
Skills : Team Player, Time Management, Interpersonal.
Description :
Led the crew thru a safe workday while ensuring production requirements were met along with maintenance tasks to keep the operation running.
Responsible for removing sand sit from the City's rivers, canals, and creeks in the storm-water system.
Operated sand dredge & worked on pumps Drove dump truck & track hoe.
Maintain and operate 16 electric dredge for an aggregate mining operation.
Operated a stationary combination dredge to excavate.
Maintain navigable channels in waterways and mine sand and gravel.
Directed workers.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
HS
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Responsible for Performing daily rounds checklist on operating equipment observing machine in operation and listening to sounds to detect unusual operation.
Skills : Coordinating Skills, Controlling Skils
Description :
Became familiar with necessary lubrication of moving part on dredge.
Operated controls and levers to hoist, drag and swing, cutter head for efficient productivity from banks of the pond.
Worked under direction of Leadman and Manager.
Replaced or assisted other workers as needed or directed.
Adhered to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times.
Weared proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
Met or exceeded company safety standards..
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : As a Dredge Operator, responsible for Following preventative maintenance schedules and procedures, recording all pertinent information, Assisting with maintenance and repairs on compressors, generators, fans and motors, pumps, gearboxes mixers, blowers, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and maintenance equipment.
Skills : Coordinating, Planning, Managing, Strong Leadership, Team Player.
Description :
Sediment removal and shoreline restoration.
Completed servicing of the Dredge.
Maintained a logbook to keep performance records, .re r.rpeisor, operation.
Operated of the boats a, ell as deckhand duties were performed.
Operated dredge Light maintenance Deckhand.
Operated suction/cutter dredge.
Performed all jobs necessary.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Dredge Operator is responsible for the safety and operation of the dredge, working with the other operators to ensure safe operations and to maintain a safe and efficient environment. They are also responsible for the collection, storage and disposal of hazardous materials, including oil spills.
Sediment was loaded into material scows and pushed by tug to an offloading and processing facility.
Dredged operations required some of the strictest performance standards.
Dredged is required to achieve design elevations in 95 percent or more of the total area dredging.
Caped over 250000 Metric Tons of Different materials (sand, type N, Composed, different grades of river rock, etc.).
In-River Monitored The Safe Drinking Water Act standard of 500 parts per trillion (ppt) was used as the re-suspension standard.
Made sure dredge has an adequate supply of tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment.
Correctly changed or repaired various teeth from cutter heads.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Seeking a position as Dredge Operator in highly reputed and professional organization. Thorough knowledge of installing equipment, machines, wiring and programs to meet specifications.
Daily operated of the sand dredge routine checks of grease, oil, and fluid levels, check winches and cables for faults.
Maintained and fix any issues on equipment.
Operated track hoe, front end loader, and dozer when needed.
Minor welding grinding and metal fabrication.
Earned trust in peers which allowed them to take jobs out of city limits.
Helped co-workers when needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Dredge Operator Resume
Summary : Responsible for Lubricating, cleaning and servicing equipment, Keeping work area clean and in a safe condition, and also Obtaining, storing, recording, safeguarding and properly using equipment, materials and supplies, Completing work assignments in the allotted time frame.
Skills : Planning Skills, Supervising Skills.
Description :
Helped the plant operator when things broke down.
Operated heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects.
Removed sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways.
Operated dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck, semi- tractor & trailer to haul stone & protect shoreline & dikes.
Became familiar with assigned equipment and recognize potential maintenance problems by sight and sound and inform supervisory personnel.
Carried out minor repairs and adjustments.
Assisted maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance.
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