Operator Dredge

Cemex•Davenport, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dredge Operator operates the dredge in a safe and efficient manner and uses acquired skills to dredge sand from pond-filled pits. This job interfaces, on a daily basis, with the rest of the operations in this location. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience required with similar or same equipment or machinery
Ability to carry out not only simple, but complex oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience
Have mechanical aptitude
Be capable of working in all weather conditions
Ability to perform basic logging and documenting functions
Ability to read English sufficiently and be able to comprehend information contained in manuals, regulations and reports
Ability to speak English with others via two-way radio
Basic mechanical knowledge to detect potential breakdown of equipment
Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly
Be familiar with and obey all company working practices and Federal Safety Regulations
Ability to communicate well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, other Mechanics, maintenance personnel, co-workers and outside contractors
High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely and productively
Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around
Must pass DOT physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen
Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (a plus)
Bi-lingual (a plus)

Responsibilities

Become familiar with assigned equipment and recognize potential maintenance problems by sight and sound and inform supervisory personnel
Carry out minor repairs and adjustments
Assist maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance
Make sure dredge has an adequate supply of tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment
Be able to correctly change or repair various teeth from cutter heads
Be familiar with correct moving procedures from moving dredge to actually mining
Become familiar with necessary lubrication of moving part on dredge
In a safe and efficient manner be able to operate a workboat with motor
Be able to operate under training from lead man, loader operator, and supervisor for running a smooth and safe production
Operate controls and levers to hoist, drag and swing, cutter head for efficient productivity from banks of the pond
At times welding may have to be performed to combat breakdowns
Work under direction of Leadman and Manager
Maintain good housekeeping of the equipment
Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed
Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
Meet or exceed company safety standards
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management