Dredge Operators
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
About the profession
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
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Career Ladder
Trainee Dredge Operator → Technician Dredge Operator → Senior Technician Dredge Operator → Lead Technician Dredge Operator
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
73K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $37,870 - $46,545/year With equity/bonuses: $41,657 - $55,854 Top markets (SF/NYC): $43,551 - $55,854 Execute core tasks using Operation and…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Move levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutterheads.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $26,509 - $41,891 Year 2-3: Junior level $46,545 - $52,459 Year 4-6: Mid level $52,459 - $56,877 Year 7-10: Senior level $56,877 - $67,090 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Dredge Operator genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operation and Control and Operations Monitoring You communicate clearly…
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