Location: Urbana,OH, USA
Urbana Materials, a local aggregate producer in Urbana, OH, is currently seeking an experienced Dredge Operator. If you are an experienced dredge operator who would like to work with well- maintained equipment please consider applying. We provide steady work and the resources needed to do your job.
Dredge Operator Responsibilities:
* Operate dredge to excavate sand and gravel from Lake Bottom
* Conduct pre- and post-shift safety inspection
* Monitor density and flow meters to maintain maximum feed rate
* Monitoring of controls, gauges and depth meters to ensure optimal operation
* Visually monitor production area for changes in material quality
* Perform high levels of maintenance and servicing on dredge
* Raises and lowers the suction ladder of the dredge with electric or hydraulic hoist
* Changes the location of the dredge in the lake with hydraulic or mechanical cable winches
* Operates a work boat to and from the dredge
* Communicate with plant operators
* Communicate with plant management on all safety and maintenance needs
Dredge Operator Qualifications:
* 1 plus years working at an aggregate mining operation
* 1 plus years operating a dredge
* Mechanically inclined
* General welding & fabricating experience
* Heavy equipment operation experience
EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP