Dredge Operator

TITLE: Dredge Operator

FLSA Classification: Non - Exempt

Department/Company: Aggregates - Corpus Christi Area

Rev Date: 4.2024

Reports to: Plant Superintendent

JARCO COMPANIES is a family-owned company which includes Jarco ReadyMix and Jarco Aggregates, your source for ready mix, topsoil, gravel, and sand in the greater Corpus Christi & San Antonio areas. We are proud to offer 100% Employer Paid health, dental and vision for our employees!

Position Objectives:

Operate and assist in maintenance of plant and dredge at sand plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of OSHA/MSHA and Jarco Aggregates
• Conduct daily safety assignments such as area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s
• Ensure a safe work environment by overseeing compliance with all safety policies; conducting toolbox talks ensuring team members have the appropriate tools and equipment.
• Communicate regularly with plant /dredge to ensure all processes are proceeding according to appropriate standards.
• Proper and safe start up and shut down of plant/dredge.
• Monitoring operation of plant/dredge, making necessary adjustments and maintenance on plant/dredge, including oil levels and grease dredge.
• Responsible for daily production reports.
• Dependable, regular, and prompt attendance.
• Demonstrate friendly and business-like attitude towards vendors, customers, truck drivers, fellow team members, and supervisors.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Cleanliness of workspace & general housekeeping duties for the facility
• Perform any other tasks and duties as requested, directed, or assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.

Competencies, Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity, trust, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to be a self-starter, capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• The flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 Years of experience operating heavy equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting required, lift up to 35 lbs. +
• Must be able to work in severe weather conditions, both heat and cold.
• Must be able to stand / sit 8-15 hours per day.
• Regularly required to sit, climb, stand, bend, squat, reach, and move as part of normal work activities.

Work Environment:

• Location of position: Odem
• Background checks and drug tests required.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
• May be exposed to elements such as weather, noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils.
• May be subject to sitting/standing for long periods of time to perform job scope.
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and duties.