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$32 – $37 / 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers role operates heavy dredging equipment on the Mississippi River, maintaining and maneuvering bulldozers, excavators, and hydraulic systems aboard a large pipeline dredge. It suits candidates with hands-on experience operating heavy machinery and performing field maintenance in industrial or construction settings.
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
- Ability to operate bulldozers, excavators, and crawler machines without more than normal supervision
- Capability to perform preventive maintenance including checking oils, fluids, air filters, batteries, and monitoring gauges
- Experience with power hoists, capstans, and winches
- Ability to handle mooring lines and towing cables