Description
Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
position dredgercollect samplesmeasure water depthwork ergonomicallyfollow health and safety procedures in constructionuse rigging toolsuse safety equipment in constructionprevent damage to utility infrastructuremaintain dredging equipmentoperate GPS systemsposition anchor polesguide placement of anchorsreplace cutterhead teethoperate bucket wheel excavatorsecure heavy construction equipmentcontrol cutterheadsclear pipelinesperform minor repairs to equipmentkeep personal administrationoperate excavatorcontrol suction boomskeep records of work progress