Dredge Operators

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

11 alternate job titles:

Dredge Boat Engineer Dredge Deckhand Dredge Engineer Dredge Hand Dredge Lever Operator Dredge Mate Dredge Operator Dredge Worker Dredgemaster Dredger Hydraulic Leverman
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Salary Information

Dredge Operators: $48,430 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Operate excavation equipment. General
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. General
Control pumps or pumping equipment. General
Measure work site dimensions. General
Direct material handling or moving activities. General
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Global positioning system GPS software Mobile location based services software
    HYPACK DREDGEPACK Industrial control software
    Programmable logic controller PLC software Industrial control software
    Trimble HYDROpro Map creation software
    Web browser software Internet browser software
    Teledyne Odom Hydrographic ODOM eChart Data base user interface and query software
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