Dredge Operator

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel expenses

Job summary

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is seeking Field Dredge Operators for its Industrial Services Team. You will operate dredging systems at client sites, assist with dewatering, and coordinate with downstream processes to ensure smooth production. The role requires 6-day weeks, 12-hour shifts, and travel to multiple project locations.

The position emphasizes safety protocols, reliability, and professional representation of Handex on site across North/Southeast and Midwest regions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience operating hydraulic/electric dredge systems in industrial Settings.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work a rotating schedule including 6 day weeks and 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic/electrical, auger, or mechanical dredging systems for sludge removal in ponds, lagoons and containment areas.
• Set up, position, operate and maintain dredging systems (pumps, pipelines, floats, anchors).
• Control dredge depth, swing, and production rates for efficient solids removal.
• Coordinate with dewatering operations to maintain steady feed.
• Monitor flow rates, pressures, and solids concentration; adjust to meet production targets.
• Maintain and process expenses and timesheets; represent Handex professionally on projects.

Skills

Dredge operation experience

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

TWIC card

OSHA 40

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Handex is on the move!

Are you ready to put your industrial hydraulic dredging skills to the test?

If your answer is yes, then let's talk. Handex is seeking Field Dredge Operators for our Industrial Services Team.

As a Dredge Operator, you will be part of our Industrial Services Team, assisting with dewatering and processing operations at our client's site in Macon, GA. Once project is completed, you have an opportunity to be placed at other client locations in the North/Southeast and Midwest regions.

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is a full-service environmental company focused on providing professional environmental consulting, remediation, construction and sludge dewatering services in the United States. Founded in 1968, we have over 58+ years of experience and have no intention of slowing down!

What will be my responsibilities?

• Under the direction of the PM or site foreman, you will operate hydraulic/electrical, auger, or mechanical dredging systems for sludge removal in ponds, lagoons, and containment areas at assigned projects.
• Set up, position, operate and maintain dredging systems (pumps, pipelines, floats, anchors).
• Control dredge depth, swing, and production rates for efficient solids removal.
• Assess sludge characteristics and adjust methods to maximize recovery and minimize water entrainment.
• Coordinate with dewatering operations (centrifuge/filter press) to maintain steady feed.
• Monitor flow rates, pressures, and solids concentration; adjust to meet production targets.
• Manage discharge lines and production logs to ensure proper material transfer to downstream processes (volumes, conditions, equipment performance).
• Learn and follow all safety protocols (confined space, lockout/tagout, site requirements) at all times.
• Support mobilization/demobilization and keep work areas clean and organized
• Accurately maintain and promptly process expenses and timesheets.
• Consistently represent Handex in a professional manner while assigned to projects, collaborating effectively with teammates, and maintaining respectful and positive working relationships with the team.

Requirements

Skills needed for project success:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 1-3 years of experience operating hydraulic/electric dredge systems equipment to clean out basins, ponds and lagoons in an industrial, processing or manufacturing environment.
• Commit to project duration and work a 6-day work week and 12-hour shifts (day/night as needed) with a start date of August 22, 2026. Flexibility with a rotational schedule and overtime until project completion.
• Reliable vehicle is a must with a valid driver license in good standing as well as a Real ID or valid passport.
• Willingness to travel to client’s project sites as required.
• Comfortable being in an industrial setting both indoors and outside, confined spaces as well as being able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• TWIC card required.
• OSHA 40 a plus. If not will be required to take.
• Excellent customer service skills, reliability and dependable along with a can-do attitude is a must.
• Required to pass pre-employment background checks (physical/drug/alcohol/criminal).

Salary Range:$25.00 to $28.00 an hour plus OT.

Benefits of joining Handex:

• Competitive compensation and travel expenses.
• Excellent benefits, and 401(k).
• Holiday and vacation time off.
• Career and development opportunities.
• Be a valued and respected member of the team.

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Handex, please view our website at www.hcr-llc.com