Capital Sand is looking to add a Dredge Operator in Wardsville,MO. 12 hour days, some Saturday's. 

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic suction dredge to extract sand and gravel from the river bottom.  Perform all aspects of operation; continuously monitor gauges and controls, raise and lower suction ladder, adjust anchor winches for dredge positioning in the river, slack back barges as they are filled, etc.


• Assist tow boat crew when switching barges out at the dredge.


• Perform daily safety inspections to verify systems are safe to operate.


• Perform daily maintenance inspections; report mechanical or maintenance issues, repair identified deficiencies; assist with scheduling repairs for deficiencies that require vendor assistance, lubricate equipment.


• Provide directions to dredge deckhand for daily job duties.


• Communicate with the dredging crew supervisor, towboat pilots, and crew members.


• Fill out production reports, equipment safety inspections, equipment maintenance records, requisition for supplies, and employee timekeeping.


• Ensure the dredge is operated safely and is properly secured and fleeted for continuously changing river conditions.


• Perform dredging within authorized boundaries per regulatory permits.


• Ensure that products meet applicable quality standards and specifications.  Working closely with the QC department.


• Maintain continuous awareness of surroundings, changing weather conditions, and changing river conditions.


• Maintain equipment in good condition and appearance.


• Operate a john boat to get to/from the dock to dredge.


• Other duties as assigned.