Small Dredge Mate

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $24-$28-hour DOE

Small Dredge Mate

Location: Manistique, Michigan

Schedule: Full-time / Rotational (21 days on / 14 days off)

YOUR COMPASS TO SUCCESS!

Next Generation Logistics is a trusted maritime transportation, construction and professional services company providing our services on both land and sea. Next Gen's mission is to become your company of choice by providing integrity, professionalism and a commitment to your individual growth.

YOUR NEW ROLE:

The Small Dredge Mate's primary duties are operating dredging equipment, maneuvering dredges into position, and transporting crew and supplies between the dredge and shore using crew boats. Supervising crew engaged in dredging operations and verify the depth of excavations to ensure they are made according to requirements. Additionally, inspect dredge equipment regularly and manage the placement of dredged material. This is not a live-on dredge. We provide per diem, and employees are responsible for their lodging and meals.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The is responsible for operations and maintenance of the boats assigned. Additional duties may include, but will not be limited to, operating other equipment, and/or performing maintenance duties, with the primary focus on safe overall operations of your assigned equipment. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Leverman.

• Responsible for operation of the equipment assigned.
• Small Dredge mate with experience with dredges less than 24 inches in size.
• Experience with moving dredges with small boats.
  
• Proven experience in operating a tender boat and supporting anchor barge operations, including handling swing anchors, assisting with anchor placement, performing pipe connections, and working closely with the dredge
• Working with subline, pontoon line, float hoses and plastic pipe.
• Able to put dredge pipe together with a combination of float hose pontoon line, subline, shoreline.
• Knowledge of fusion plastic pipes of various sizes with a fusion machine.
• Knowledge of when to move line anchors to keep dredge advancing forward.
• knowledge of how to change swing wires and spud wires and any other winch wire that may need attention.
• The ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including working in and around water, noise and performing manual labor for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Ensure the dredge is clean and maintain housekeeping on boats and dredge. Operate excavators for dredge material placement. Repair and maintain hydraulic suction cutterhead dredge.
• Clean main pumps and cutterhead when needed.
• Rebuild the main pump when needed.
• Know how to change cutterhead when needed or replace teeth when needed.
  
• Can use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Willing to follow instructions from all company managers and supervisors.
• Always Follow all company and Army Corp safety rules.
  
• Upholds the Companys commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practices
• Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures
• Works safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPE
• Secures mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge tender, or attending plant
• Splices and repairs cables and towing ropes
• Loads and unloads materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows, and miscellaneous dredging equipment
• Ensure equipment is maintained in accordance with the maintenance program.
• Keep inventory of spares and consumables.
• Ensure equipment is kept in a neat and orderly manner (items where they belong, ropes coiled neatly, interior, and exterior cleaned and painted, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Assists with work on the pontoon line, submerge line, scow, or attending plant
• Assists with work on the anchors and spud systems
• Performs other duties as assigned by the project site management

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years+ of small dredge mate experience
• The position requires 12-hour workdays 7 days a week.
• Current OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Knowledge of small motor vessel operations.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote jobsite locations for extended periods.
• Open water experience
• Experience working on large twin-screw vessels
• Tender boat operating experience
• Maintenance experience
• Prior Deckhand experience
• Understanding of dredge process
• Understanding dredge pipeline work in open water
• Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations.
• Must be reliable and motivated.
• Knowledge of operation of various types of marine equipment, tools, and devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results driven.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Drug screening and background check required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.

This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFDs), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. In addition, a Boatman must also be capable of: walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:

o Medical

o Dental

o Vision

o 401k (with company match)

COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON A REVIEW OF REFERENCES, SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A DRUG SCREEN, AND ANALYSIS OF FULL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS.

Next Generation Logistics is an equal-opportunity employer. Next Generation Logistics does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.