Dredge Operators
Code: 53-7031.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Dredge Operator
Dredger
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Move levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutterheads.
- Start and stop engines to operate equipment.
- Start power winches that draw in or let out cables to change positions of dredges, or pull in and let out cables manually.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Teledyne Odom Hydrographic ODOM eChart
Industrial control software
HYPACK DREDGEPACK
Programmable logic controller PLC software
Mobile location based services software
Global positioning system GPS software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Business
management
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Dredge Operators
Salaries for a Dredge Operators vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Dredge Operators in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Dredge Operators include: Teledyne Odom Hydrographic ODOM eChart, HYPACK DREDGEPACK, Programmable logic controller PLC software, Global positioning system GPS software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Dredge Operators professionals across diverse sectors.
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