Dredge Operator

Ameron Pole Products•Denham Springs, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Dredge Operator based out of our Easterly Plant in Denham Springs, LA. This role is responsible for operating dredge and mobile equipment to support safe, efficient aggregate production and plant operations.

Requirements

Ability to operate at least 2 pieces of mobile equipment
Minimum of 1 year of experience
Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
Positive, Team-based attitude
Ability to work extended hours, weekends and nights when necessary
The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
The ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and the ability to determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Nice To Haves

excavator and/or dozer experience

Responsibilities

Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
Help in the production of natural aggregates
Operate at least 2 pieces of mobile equipment (haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, front loader, etc.), hydraulic pumps, power winches
Operate equipment in quarry or production
Must have excavator and/or dozer experience
May be involved in safety committees or initiatives
Ability to work alone on dredge for long periods of time
Comply with industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations
Perform daily pre-shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance
Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned
Ability to lower anchor poles to verify depths of excavations. Directs or assist workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping from pontoons