Industrial Dredge Operator — Field Role with Travel

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel expenses

Job summary

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is seeking Field Dredge Operators for its Industrial Services Team. You will operate dredging systems at client sites, assist with dewatering, and coordinate with downstream processes to ensure smooth production. The role requires 6-day weeks, 12-hour shifts, and travel to multiple project locations.

The position emphasizes safety protocols, reliability, and professional representation of Handex on site across North/Southeast and Midwest regions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience operating hydraulic/electric dredge systems in industrial Settings.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work a rotating schedule including 6 day weeks and 12 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic/electrical, auger, or mechanical dredging systems for sludge removal in ponds, lagoons and containment areas.
• Set up, position, operate and maintain dredging systems (pumps, pipelines, floats, anchors).
• Control dredge depth, swing, and production rates for efficient solids removal.
• Coordinate with dewatering operations to maintain steady feed.
• Monitor flow rates, pressures, and solids concentration; adjust to meet production targets.
• Maintain and process expenses and timesheets; represent Handex professionally on projects.

Skills

Dredge operation experience

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

TWIC card

OSHA 40

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is seeking Field Dredge Operators for its Industrial Services Team. You will operate dredging systems at client sites, assist with dewatering, and coordinate with downstream processes to ensure smooth production. The role requires 6-day weeks, 12-hour shifts, and travel to multiple project locations.

The position emphasizes safety protocols, reliability, and professional representation of Handex on site across North/Southeast and Midwest regions.