Night Shift Dredge Operator (3pm-3am)

Vulcan Materials Company; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company seeks an on-site dredge operator to extract, load and move materials within the pit area. You will ensure safe operation, perform maintenance checks and maintain accurate records, collaborating with the production team to meet targets.

The role requires hands-on experience with dredges, strong safety awareness, and ability to coordinate with truck drivers and conveyors to optimize loading and minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dredge equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
• Ability to estimate weights and volumes for loading and transport.
• Proactive in reporting equipment issues and maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control the dredge to extract, load and move materials in the pit area.
• Ensure safe operation, perform routine equipment checks, and maintain records.
• Load materials onto trucks or conveyors with proper weight distribution.
• Coordinate with production teams to meet tonnage targets and schedules.
• Report safety concerns or malfunctions to supervision promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance for repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Dredge operation

Equipment control

Safety compliance

Material handling

Load optimization

Team coordination

Adaptability

Job description

Essential Functions

• Maintains precise control over the dredging process, adjusting equipment settings to achieve the desired depth and concentration of extracted materials. Operate and control the dredge to extract, load and move materials within the pit area.
• Excavates quarry to maintain desired face, ramp and floor conditions including the construction and maintenance of safety berms.
• Utilize the dredges controls to lift, tilt, and dump materials into designated areas or onto trucks/conveyors. Utilizes handle attachments as needed for various tasks.
• Ensure the safe operation of the dragline and perform routine equipment maintenance checks.
• Utilize the dredge to excavate materials from the underwater deposits, following established patterns and targets to maximize reserved recovery.
• Load materials efficiently, maintaining appropriate weight distribution and stability.
• Follow loading instructions provided by supervisors or production plans to meet required tonnage targets.
• Handle materials with care to prevent spills, waste, or damage to equipment and surrounding infrastructure.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, equipment, and personnel to prevent accidents or hazards.
• Report any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor promptly.
• Understand and follow environmental regulations related to mining operations, implementing measures to minimize environmental impact during dredging activities.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure materials are loaded according to schedule and production goals.
• Optimize loading processes to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Communicate with truck drivers or conveyor operators to coordinate loading activities.
• Report any maintenance needs or equipment issues to the maintenance department. Collaborate with maintenance teams for repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of materials loaded and unloaded.
• Complete log sheets, work orders, and other documentation as required.
• Directs and trains others to operate and maintain the dragline as required.

Critical Competencies

• Equipment Operation - Proficiency in operating dredge, including understanding the controls, gauges, and indicators. Ability to manipulate the dredge accurately and smoothly for various tasks, such as loading, dumping, and transporting materials. Skill in handling attachments and understanding their applications.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Technical Expertise - Solid mechanical understanding of dragline, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team.
• Material Handling - Proficient in loading various materials onto trucks, conveyors, or other transport vehicles while maintaining load stability and distribution. Ability to estimate weights and volumes for optimal loading and transportation efficiency.
• Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.
• Teamwork - Ability to work effectively as part of a team, coordinating with other operators and ground personnel.
• Adaptability - Adapts to new conditions, is flexible and open-minded when facing challenges, and maintains high performance during change.