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Dredge Operators

General Information

Description

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+4%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$47,090

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$28,040
$66,760
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 79%
  • Post-secondary certificate 8%
  • Less than high school 7%
  • Some college 4%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Mechanical
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Production and Processing

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