Is being a dredge operator a good fit for you?
Operates a dredge that digs sand, gravel and other material from waterways to keep shipping channels clear.
What the work involves
- Moves levers to position dredges for digging, run hydraulic pumps and control the cutting head.
- Starts and stops engines to run equipment.
- Starts power winches that pull in or let out cables to move the dredge.
- Pumps water to clear pipelines in the machinery.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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Free. About 15 minutes. No account.