Marine Maintenance Dredge Operator
Marine Maintenance Dredge Operator
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$ 31084 - 54397
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Location Notice: The position requires the employee to travel up and down the NC coast with varying project assignments. Work schedule is 7 days on and then 7 days off. Living accommodations are provided onboard vessels during the 7day working shift. Relocation to Currituck is unnecessary as the report station will be to project location at any of the Ferry Division terminals.
This is skilled work in the operation of a dredge used for maintaining channels and harbors for the stateoperated ferry system. Employees perform a variety of operations in maneuvering a dredge in such a fashion as to make required underwater cuts and fills in order to keep channels and docking facilities open. They assist in the direction of onshift marine maintenance personnel in maintaining dredges work barges and related dredging and marine construction equipment and vessels. Work requires a knowledge of seamanship currents and tides in order to apply techniques and procedures peculiar to dredging operations and other marine construction activities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Marine Maintenance Master who reviews work during progress and upon completion for conformance to instructions and work schedules.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of dredging techniques and procedures and the types and operation of mechanical equipment involved.
- Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of pumps gasoline and diesel engines and electrical generating systems.
- Knowledge of seamanship currents tides and the geography of the coastal area where dredging operations are scheduled.
- Skill in the operation of dredge equipment boats and related equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to mark areas to be dredged; and to make cuttings of proper depth and width.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma with one year of progressive experience in dredge operations and related marine maintenance work.
Necessary Special Requirements Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
May require National Crane Operator certification U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing certification and a Class A CDL
Supplemental and Contact Information
Alma Fountain//
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
