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Pine Bluff Materials, Co.

Dredge Deckhand

Ledbetter, KY · On-site

$21.29 - $23.57/hr

Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts, dredge and dredge support crew, as well as maintenance and quality control personnel. Dredge Deckhand must have safe work ...

McCook Concrete

Dredge Pump Operator

Mccook, NE

$17 - $23/hr

Operate the dredge motor from the boat to maintain proper material flow * Perform daily safety inspections and routine maintenance on the dredge pump * Monitor water levels and adjust the dredging ...

Pine Bluff Materials, Co.

Dredge Deckhand

Ledbetter, KY · On-site

$21.29 - $23.57/hr

Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts, dredge and dredge support crew, as well as maintenance and quality control personnel. Dredge Deckhand must have safe work ...

DREDGE AMERICA INC

Intern

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Dredge America's core focus is improving quality of life through innovative environmental dredging ... boat. • Utilize a proactive approach to completing job specific tasks. • Perform daily grade ...

Next Gen Logistics

Dredging Boatman

Houma, LA · Remote

$36.75 - $40.50/hr

Tender boat operating experience * Maintenance experience * Prior Deckhand experience * Understanding of dredge process * Understanding dredge pipeline work in open water * Ability to comply with ...

DREDGE AMERICA INC

Shop Laborer

Kansas City, MO

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

Dredge America?s core focus is improving quality of life through innovative environmental dredging ... Operate a boat. * Utilize proactive approach in completing job specific tasks. * Participate in ...

Maintenance Dredging I, LLC

Boatman

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$34.50 - $38/hr

Maintain boat's engine under the direction of the dredge engineers * Participate in shore patrols Qualifications * TWIC Card * Pass Drug Screen (pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, etc.

Next Generation Logistics LLC

Dredging Boatman

Houma, LA

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

Tender boat operating experience * Maintenance experience * Prior Deckhand experience * Understanding of dredge process * Understanding dredge pipeline work in open water * Ability to comply with ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for dredge boat in the United States is $36.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $37.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A dredge boat job involves operating and maintaining equipment used to remove sediment and debris from waterways, such as rivers, lakes, and harbors. Workers on dredge boats help deepen channels for navigation, prevent flooding, and support environmental restoration projects. Duties may include operating dredging machinery, conducting routine maintenance, and ensuring safe operations. This job requires physical stamina, technical skills, and adherence to safety protocols while working in challenging conditions on the water.

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To excel as a Dredge Boat Operator, you need hands-on mechanical aptitude, a solid understanding of marine operations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with GPS navigation, dredge control systems, and requisite safety certifications like OSHA or Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) is typically required. Strong teamwork, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills help individuals handle challenging environments and variable conditions. These abilities ensure safe, efficient dredging operations, minimize risks, and contribute to the successful maintenance of waterway channels.

What are the typical working conditions and schedules for Dredge Boat Operators?

Dredge Boat Operators often work outdoors in various weather conditions and can spend extended periods on the water, sometimes living onboard during projects. Shifts may include long hours, nights, weekends, or rotating schedules to accommodate continuous dredging operations and project deadlines. Teamwork is essential, as operators regularly coordinate with crew members, engineers, and supervisors to ensure safe and efficient workflow. If you enjoy hands-on, active work and don't mind adapting to changing environments, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path.
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Dredge Deckhand

Pine Bluff Materials, Co.

Ledbetter, KY • On-site

$21.29 - $23.57/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Dredge Deckhand position on a dredge on the Ohio River with primary base of report in Ledbetter, KY. Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts, dredge and dredge support crew, as well as maintenance and quality control personnel. Dredge Deckhand must have safe work experience and be familiar with recognizing and communicating hazards and hazardous conditions. Dredge Deckhand should be able and willing to perform general labor on board a dredge and tow boats that works on the Ohio River including; housekeeping on dredges, boats and barges, handle lines and cables to put boat and barges together as well as move dredge and service dredge needs including anchors, chipping and painting and any and all maintenance and support functions for dredge or barges. Position reporting is to Ledbetter, KY or an alternate location depending on Dredge location. Duty will be a rotating schedule with work both days and nights.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be willing and able to report to dredge and support vessel location of operations in Western Kentucky.

Ability and desire to work a rotating shift is required.

Ability to do manual labor including lifting items at least as heavy as 75 pounds is required.

Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform repetitive bending and stooping is required.

Must possess ability to swim and be comfortable working over or adjacent to water.

Must have ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold

Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with all applicable entities involved in the process at all times.

Candidates must be dependable and consistent to report as scheduled.


Pine Bluff Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact ApplicantAssist@pbmat.com or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.


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