Dredge Operator

Covia; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dredge Operator to join their dynamic Operations team in Tuscaloosa, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a cutterhead dredge, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. This position offers a chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that values teamwork, customer focus, and personal growth, all while contributing to sustainable mineral solutions.

Benefits

Excellent Healthcare Benefits

401K with company matching

Vacation + Paid Holidays

Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the top priority following MSHA regulations.
• Communicate with key personnel at shift change daily.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Basic Mechanical Aptitude

Swimming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia's market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic 2^nd shift Dredge Operator who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Tuscaloosa, AL location. As a Dredge Operator, you will mainly be responsible for the safe operation of our cutterhead dredge.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure Safety is the top priority. All activities are to be completed following MSHA regulations, Plant procedures, and Corporate Safety and Health policies.


• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and standards

• Communicate with key personnel at shift change, daily


• Perform other job duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Literacy in English, both verbally and written


• Previous experience within sand mining operations preferred, but not required


• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy equipment adequately

• Oral and written communication skills


• Swimming is a preferred skill to have


• Basic mechanical aptitude

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage-guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success-ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

All Covia Team Members are expected to:

• Live the Life-Saving Rules


• Build high-performing work teams


• Focus on customers


• Demonstrate a growth mindset


• Do the right thing, always

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits - medical, vision, dental


• 401K with company matching


• Vacation + Paid Holidays


• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances


• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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