Dredge Operator

NEBCO Realty Group; Nebraska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PAID Holidays

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off

PAID Time Off

On the Job Training

Job summary

A local mining company in Nebraska is seeking an experienced dredge operator. Responsibilities include operating a mechanical dredge, ensuring safety compliance, and performing daily inspections. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have prior experience in heavy equipment operation. The job offers a $2500 hiring bonus and benefits like retirement plans and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motorboat safely to reach the dredge.
• Inspect and lubricate dredge parts before and during operation.
• Fill out daily inspection sheets.
• Position dredge with hydraulic swing winches.
• Prime main pump and check packing on pumps.
• Monitor gauges and communicate with plant operator.
• Detect equipment malfunctions and communicate issues.
• Use skid-loader and/or loader around plant and dredge.
• Inform personnel of any problems and plant status.

Skills

Ability to occasionally lift/move between 25-50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Previous experience operating heavy equipment

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Western Sand & Gravel, an affiliated NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines’ product. For more information, visit www.westernsand.com.

NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family‑owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately‑owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary

Primary responsibility for this role is to operate a mechanical dredge to produce sand products. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required. $2500.00 HIRING BONUS!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a motorboat in a safe manner to be able to get to and from the dredge.
• Inspect and lubricate all moving parts of the dredge before operation begins and during dredging. Secure dredge upon completion of shift.
• Fill out daily inspection sheets.
• Position dredge with hydraulic swing winches to start and again during dredging.
• Prime main pump, check packing on pumps and adjust as needed.
• Monitor all gauges, communicate with plant operator to keep the best load possible going to the plant without overloading the plant.
• Observe and listen to operation of equipment to detect malfunctions. Communicate with Plant Operator and/or Plant Leadman before making adjustments and repairs, if needed.
• As needed, use a skid‑loader and/or loader to work around the plant and dredge.
• Notify appropriate personnel of any problems and assure the next shift operator is informed of plant status.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certificates, Licenses

• None

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to occasionally lift/move between 25-50 pounds.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre‑employment reference & background checks, and post‑offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.

Accessibility

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