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$43 – $50 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This position manages deck operations and maintenance aboard a dredge vessel, overseeing crew safety and directing tasks like anchor placement, towboat operations, and equipment repair. It suits experienced maritime professionals with USCG licensing and hands-on knowledge of dredging operations and riverine vessel handling.
Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- US citizenship
- USCG Master of Towing Vessels license (Western Rivers)
- Ability to perform dredging operations and maintenance without more than normal supervision
- Ability to operate heavy construction equipment
- Ability to operate dredge tenders and towboats
- Physical ability to perform scrubbing, chipping, loading, and repair work