Dredge Operator: Channel Excavation & Heavy Machinery

PF Holdings; Brownlee (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PF Holdings is seeking a Dredge Operator to operate a power-driven dredge, excavate and maintain navigable waterways, and mine sand at lake, river, and stream bottoms. This role requires handling heavy equipment, operating boats, and adhering to safety standards in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include starting engines, managing hydraulic pumps, and monitoring depth gauges to ensure accurate excavation while maintaining a clean work area and reporting issues promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior dredge experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pumps and heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate a boat.
• Swim at least 50 yards.

Responsibilities

• Operate dredge levers to position for excavation and control cutterheads.
• Start/stop engines to operate equipment.
• Start power winches to adjust cable positions.
• Pump water to clear pipelines and maintain flow.
• Verify excavation depths using depth gauges or winches.
• Monitor gauges and indicators for proper operation.
• Inspect equipment and report defects to supervisors.
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a professional manner.
• Adhere to MSHA regulations and safety precautions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dredge operation

Heavy equipment operation

Boat handling

Safety compliance

Communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Pumps knowledge

Winches

Depth gauges

Job description

PF Holdings is seeking a Dredge Operator to operate a power-driven dredge, excavate and maintain navigable waterways, and mine sand at lake, river, and stream bottoms. This role requires handling heavy equipment, operating boats, and adhering to safety standards in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include starting engines, managing hydraulic pumps, and monitoring depth gauges to ensure accurate excavation while maintaining a clean work area and reporting issues promptly.