Dredge Operator: Channel Maintenance & Sand Mining

Alpine Silica; Brownlee (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Silica is seeking a Dredge Operator to operate power-driven dredge equipment, excavate channels and mine sand as part of our waterway maintenance team in Louisiana. You will control hydraulic pumps, raise and lower suction booms, monitor gauges, and ensure safe, compliant operation while maintaining equipment and reporting issues.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, dredge experience preferred, ability to operate a boat, and swimming ability; must work 12-hour shifts,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous dredge experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a boat.
• Must be able to swim at least 50 yards.

Responsibilities

• Operate levers to position dredge for excavation by engaging hydraulic pumps to raise and lower suction booms and to control rotation of cutterheads.
• Start and stop engines to operate equipment.
• Start power winches that draw in or let out cables to change positions of dredge or pull in and let out cables manually.
• Pump water to clear machinery pipelines.
• Verify depths of excavations using winches or depth gauge.
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery is working properly.
• Inspect equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates in a professional and timely manner.
• Comply with MSHA regulations and safety precautions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dredge experience preferred

Boat operation ability

Swimming ability

Tools

Heavy equipment knowledge

Pumps knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Cutterheads

Job description

Alpine Silica is seeking a Dredge Operator to operate power-driven dredge equipment, excavate channels and mine sand as part of our waterway maintenance team in Louisiana. You will control hydraulic pumps, raise and lower suction booms, monitor gauges, and ensure safe, compliant operation while maintaining equipment and reporting issues.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, dredge experience preferred, ability to operate a boat, and swimming ability; must work 12-hour shifts,