CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC

U.S. Navy; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Potential enlistment bonus

Free health insurance

Free housing

Retirement plan

Paid training

Job summary

A military branch providing engineering roles is seeking a Construction Mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet of vehicles. This position allows you to work in various environments worldwide and offers competitive pay along with educational benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Ideal candidates should be U.S. citizens and high school graduates, aged 17 or older.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or equivalent.
• 17 years of age or older.
• Ability to diagnose engine/electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Willingness to work in varied environments and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Navy’s fleet of boats and vehicles running.
• Repair and maintain different engine types.
• Maintain and repair tires, batteries, brakes, and valves.
• Maintain and repair chassis, frames and bodies.
• Operate hoisting and jacking equipment and power tools.
• Perform shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling.
• Support combat and disaster recovery operations as required.

Skills

Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures

Repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline engines

Adjusting and repairing ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and steering systems

Maintaining and repairing chassis, frames and bodies

Working with hoisting and jacking equipment

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Gauges

Job description

Being a mechanic doesn’t mean you have to be stuck in an everyday auto shop. As a Construction Mechanic and a Navy Seabee, you can get your hands dirty repairing everything from buses and tactical vehicles to bulldozers and cranes. And while you’re keeping the Navy’s vehicular equipment moving, you’ll keep yourself moving, too—to places around the world and towards a future in mechanics and engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Mechanics keep the Navy’s fleet of boats, vehicles and other equipment running with their expertise in engine and mechanical systems. As a Construction Mechanic, your responsibilities could include:

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures
• Repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline engines
• Adjusting and repairing ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and steering systems
• Maintaining and repairing chassis, frames and bodies
• Working with hoisting and jacking equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, gauges and meters
• Maintaining and repairing tires, batteries, brakes and valves
• Performing shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling
• Performing tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• As a Construction Mechanic, you’ll construct and repair a variety of equipment in just about every environment imaginable. You may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters. Seabees primarily serve at shore-based commands—you will likely not spend time at sea.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
• Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

• Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Construction Mechanics in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
• For annual training, you may serve anywhere in the world, including locations in the U.S., at bases overseas, or in areas where humanitarian needs are great.