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Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op)

U.S. Coast Guard · Posted today

On-siteSaint Louis, MO$33.8 – $39.4/hrApply by May 23, 2026Marine Machinery MechanicESTPISTPTrades
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About the Role

This vacancy is for a WG - 5334-10,Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NEW ORLEANS in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.

What You'll Do

  • You will serve as a/an Marine Machinery Mechanic (Crane Op) and be responsible for removing machinery from boats, ships, or stations for repairs or modification.
  • Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
  • Typical work assignments include: Operating boom cranes of varying sizes (20-ton with 70-foot boom, 25 ton with 72- foot boom, 35-ton with 136- foot boom, 45-ton with 60-foot boom, etc.).
  • Inspects equipment and reports defects.
  • Transporting a variety of loads including buoys, small boats, wood and steel pilings, vessel masts, booms, crane sections, engines, and heavy equipment and machines.
  • Lifts personnel in a man lift safety basket to perform Performing refueling and routine maintenance of equipment, including oil and filter changes, tire repairs, and chassis and wire rope lubrication.
  • Starting equipment and checks all gauges and meters.
  • Operating gasoline and diesel- powered forklifts with maximum lifting capacities to 25 tons and 18 feet.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prepare sketches, reports, and diagrams, and follow manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.

Requirements

  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
  • See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
  • To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
  • This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment physical.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
  • The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
  • If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
  • This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Benefits

  • DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
  • Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
  • DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
  • For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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