Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) without more than normal supervision. Your resume must demonstrate that you have the ability to perform duties such as repairing and maintaining engine room equipment, ensuring equipment is properly lubricated at all times, and performing common checks using tools and measuring devices to trace problems and make repairs. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Job Elements:The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job:

• Ability to do the work of a Marine Machinery Mechanic (Oiler) without more than normal supervision.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Trouble shooting
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

Licensing/Certification (Selective Placement Factor): In addition to meeting the experience requirement of this position, applicants:

• Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Qualified Member of the Engine Department-Oiler OR Qualified Member of the Engine Department-Any: and
• Must possess a valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC); and
• Must possess a valid Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping.

(Note: Applicants must provide a copy of all 3 documents listed above, at time of application or your application package will be ruled as incomplete and you will not receive any further employment consideration).

Physical Efforts:
Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending, working in a stretched, cramped or awkward position. Must exercise moderate to heavy physical effort. Work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy; and is performed in cramped quarters. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes and infections.

Working Conditions:
Works primarily aboard a Hopper dredge, but may at times work on other Army Corps vessels, barges, launches. Worker is frequently exposed to above normal temperatures and noise levels, confined spaces, and the danger of falling on slippery decks, etc. When assisting in repairs, there is danger of cuts, bruises, electric shock, and broken bones. Danger of drowning exists. Subject to dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces.