Dredging Equipment Operator (Trainee)
About The Position
Operates specific dredge equipment required for dredging operations. This is a permanent, full-time seasonal appointment. Seasonal employment typically lasts approximately six months each year, although the length may vary depending on organizational needs and management. The operator assists with assembling and disassembling marine equipment; controls dredge and jetting pumps; reads technical manuals and directives; and uses vacuum-gauge readings to determine when the suction head should be cleaned. The operator enters information into a computer program to determine cut length, alignment, and new setups. The role also operates a 26-foot motorboat to assist with hydrographic surveys of navigable rivers, inspect dredging operations, take before-and-after dredging soundings, and mark dredge cuts for the dredge and derrick boat. Employment is subject to suitability or fitness determinations, background investigation, pre-employment and follow-up physical examinations, and pre-employment and random drug testing. Employees must follow safe-work procedures and wear appropriate protective clothing or equipment. A valid state driver’s license is required. U.S. citizenship must be proven. The position may require a one-year probationary period, and direct deposit is required.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
- Screen-out qualification: skilled in operating dredge equipment, including computer equipment to ensure the dredge is working effectively, using river currents and/or vessel movements in navigation, operating a small craft to conduct surveys, and performing maintenance and/or repairs to dredging equipment.
- Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
- Ability to operate equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of technical practices.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
- Must complete required pre-employment and follow-up physical examinations and pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Must follow established safe-work procedures and wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Applicants must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories to be eligible to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist in assembling and disassembling marine equipment.
- Control dredge pumps and jetting pumps.
- Read and understand technical manuals and directives.
- Use vacuum-gauge readings to determine when the suction head should be cleaned.
- Enter information into a computer program to determine cut length, alignment, and new setups.
- Operate a 26-foot motorboat to assist with hydrographic surveys of navigable rivers or inspect dredging operations.
- Use a motorboat to take before-and-after dredging soundings of the river and/or mark dredge cuts for the dredge and derrick boat.
- Follow established safe-work procedures and wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
