Excavator Operator Muddy Water Dredging LP Orange, TX Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Qualifications Workplace safety Dredging equipment Outdoor work experience Excavation Mechanical excavators Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description 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