Dredge Operator: Channel Maintenance & Sand Mining

PF Holdings; Doddridge (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PF Holdings in Doddridge, AR, is seeking a Dredge Operator to operate a power-driven dredge for excavating navigable channels and mining sand at lake and river bottoms.

You will start and stop engines, control cutterheads, monitor gauges, inspect equipment, and ensure MSHA safety standards. Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Experience with pumps and heavy equipment maintenance preferred; must be able to swim 50 yards and operate a boat.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior dredge experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pumps and heavy equipment maintenance helpful.
• Experience with machines, tools, design, use, repair, and maintenance beneficial.
• Able to operate a boat and swim at least 50 yards.

Responsibilities

• Operate levers to position dredge for excavation by engaging hydraulic pumps and controlling cutterhead rotation.
• Start and stop engines to operate equipment.
• Start power winches to adjust dredge position; pull in/out cables manually if needed.
• Pump water to clear machinery pipelines.
• Verify excavation depths using winches or depth gauge.
• Monitor gauges and indicators to ensure proper operation.
• Inspect equipment to identify causes of errors or defects.
• Provide information to supervisors and coworkers in a timely, professional manner.
• Comply with MSHA regulations and all safety precautions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Equipment inspection

Safety-conscious

Shift flexibility

Boat operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Prior dredge experience preferred

Knowledge of pumps

Heavy equipment maintenance experience

Ability to swim 50 yards

Job description

PF Holdings in Doddridge, AR, is seeking a Dredge Operator to operate a power-driven dredge for excavating navigable channels and mining sand at lake and river bottoms.

You will start and stop engines, control cutterheads, monitor gauges, inspect equipment, and ensure MSHA safety standards. Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Experience with pumps and heavy equipment maintenance preferred; must be able to swim 50 yards and operate a boat.