Dredge operator, Kaiwhakamahi rou nui
Also known as
- Dredger
Dredge operators excavate waterways to remove sand, gravel and other materials by using suction, scooping, digging or lifting equipment.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$61K to $103K
Most common
$125K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Dredge operators
- usually work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings
- usually work on waterways and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- operate excavation equipment
- operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment
- control pumps or pumping equipment
- measure work site dimensions
- direct material handling or moving activities
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do training to become a dredge operator and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 driver licence
- a Wheels, Track and Rollers Course (WTR) endorsement
You may need
- to join a professional organisation if working at sea
- to meet sea service, medical fitness, eyesight, and fit and proper person requirements
- to complete training courses and get the required ancillary certificates
- to complete a training course
- a New Zealand Certificate in Domestic Maritime Operations (CIDMO) (Restricted Limits) (Level 4)
- to pass an oral examination and get a Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) certificate of competency from Maritime New Zealand
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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