Marine Field Superintendent / Lead Long Reach Excavator Operator at Doctor Dredge LLC – Palm City, Florida

Marine Field Superintendent / Lead Long Reach Excavator Operator

Lead Marine Operations & Command the Dredge Join Doctor Dredge LLC as a Marine Field Superintendent / Lead Excavator Operator

Position Title: Marine Field Superintendent / Lead Long Reach Excavator Operator
Company Name: Doctor Dredge LLC
Pay Range: $25.00 $29.00 per hour (starting range, based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Marine Construction / Dredging / Heavy Civil

Job Overview

Doctor Dredge LLC is seeking a highly experienced Marine Field Superintendent with advanced long reach excavator expertise to lead and execute our dredging operations in the field.

This is more than an operator role it is a hands-on leadership position for a seasoned dredging professional who understands marine production flow, crew coordination, and jobsite accountability.

You will operate critical equipment while driving daily production, mentoring crew members, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring each project is executed with precision and efficiency. This role is ideal for a respected field leader who naturally steps into decision-making responsibilities and takes ownership of project outcomes.

Who We Are

Doctor Dredge LLC is a specialized marine construction and dredging contractor serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Floridas coastal regions. We operate in technically demanding environments on land and over water requiring skill, coordination, and disciplined execution.

Our team is tight-knit, growth-oriented, and positioned for expansion. We are seeking long-term leaders who want to build a career and help shape the future of a growing marine operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Marine Equipment & Production Leadership

  • Operate long reach excavators in marine and land-based dredging environments

  • Perform unloading operations from hopper barges into trucks (up to 60 ft reach)

  • Execute underwater dredging from barge-based platforms (up to 55 ft reach)

  • Lead daily production activities to meet project schedules and quality standards

  • Coordinate crew workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime

• Field Leadership & Crew Oversight

  • Provide direction to laborers, deckhands, and support crew

  • Establish and maintain high standards for safety, accountability, and professionalism

  • Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective solutions

  • Train and mentor less-experienced operators and crew members

  • Communicate production updates, equipment needs, and field challenges to ownership

• Equipment & Site Management

  • Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment

  • Troubleshoot engines, hydraulics, and marine field equipment issues

  • Assist with small boat handling and marine logistics when required

  • Maintain organized, clean, and compliant job sites

  • Enforce company safety policies and marine construction protocols

Qualifications

We are seeking a senior-level dredging professional with strong technical ability and demonstrated leadership capability.

• Required:

  • 5+ years of excavator operating experience

  • Proven dredging or marine construction experience

  • Advanced long reach excavator proficiency

  • Experience operating on barges and working over water

  • Strong mechanical aptitude (engines, hydraulics, field servicing)

  • Valid drivers license

  • Ability to work overtime and occasional Saturdays

• Preferred:

  • Experience leading crews or supervising field operations

  • Boat handling experience

  • Heavy civil or marine project coordination experience

What Were Looking For

• Ownership mentality and accountability for results

• Decisive field leadership

• Calm, structured communication under pressure

• Ability to build organization and production discipline on-site

• Long-term commitment to growing with a specialized marine contractor

Compensation & Growth

• $25.00 $29.00 per hour starting range (based on experience)

• Structured pay increases:

  • Increase after 3 months

  • Increase after 6 months

  • Up to $30.00 per hour + paid vacation eligibility after one year

• Weekly pay cycle

• Year-end bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave)

• Weekly Pay

• Uniforms and safety equipment provided

• Local coastal projects home most nights

• Leadership growth opportunities as operations expand

Work Schedule

• Full-Time

• Monday Friday

• 40+ hours per week

• Overtime expected

• Occasional Saturdays based on project demand

Work Location

• On-site field operations

• Based in Palm City, FL

• Projects throughout surrounding coastal regions

• Daily local commute required

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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