How do they match: Dredge Operators

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

  • Move levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutterheads.
  • Lower anchor poles to verify depths of excavations, using winches, or scan depth gauges to determine depths of excavations.

  • Direct material handling or moving activities.
  • Operate excavation equipment.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.