Excavator Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavator-based dredge equipment to excavate and remove submerged material to specified depths and grades
• Read and interpret survey data, grade stakes, GPS/laser guidance systems, and dredging plans
• Load spoil into barges, trucks, or place material in designated disposal/containment areas
• Perform pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance on excavator and dredge attachments
• Monitor water depth, turbidity, and environmental compliance requirements during operations
• Position and reposition barge or spud platform as work progresses
• Coordinate with survey crews, deckhands, and site supervisors
• Follow OSHA, USACE, and environmental permit requirements (erosion control, silt curtains, etc.)
• Maintain accurate production logs and material quantity records
• Respond to changing water/weather conditions and adjust operations safely

Required Qualifications

• Valid excavator operator certification/experience (2+ years preferred, dredging-specific experience a plus)
• Familiarity with GPS/machine-guidance dredging systems (e.g., DredgePack, HYPACK) preferred
• Ability to work on water-based platforms (barges, pontoons)
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather, climb, and handle marine equipment
• OSHA 10/30 certification preferred; TWIC card often required for port/waterway work
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus for hauling spoil
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety focus

Working Conditions

• Outdoor, marine/waterfront environment; may require travel to job sites, extended stays, or offshore/inland waterway assignments
• Physically demanding; may involve swing/shift schedules