Alabama Department of Labor

SOC: 53-7031 Dredge Operators Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials from lakes, rivers, or streams; and to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways. Default

Education:		These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

OJT:		Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Tasks:		Move levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutterheads. Start and stop engines to operate equipment. Start power winches that draw in or let out cables to change positions of dredges, or pull in and let out cables manually. Pump water to clear machinery pipelines. Lower anchor poles to verify depths of excavations, using winches, or scan depth gauges to determine depths of excavations. Direct or assist workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping water from pontoons.

License:		License not required.

Outlook:		No Change

Alabama Employment Outlook
Comprehensive wage data available: Alabama Occupational Wage Survey	Alabama Projections Estimated Employment 2016 Projected Employment 2026 Annual Average Openings Annual Growth Rate 20 20 0

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