General Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Coast Guard

Egg Harbor Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 84,640,000 - 98,942,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Fitness centers

Job summary

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a General Equipment Mechanic (WG-4737-8) for USCG Air Station Atlantic City in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.

You will perform maintenance on aviation ground support equipment (AGSE), inspections, and MSR/SR tasks to support daily flight schedules. Typical duties include preventive and corrective maintenance on AGSE, fueling equipment, forklift operation for unit storage, and procurement through the Aviation Material

Qualifications

Experience maintaining aviation ground support equipment (AGSE).
Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
Familiarity with MSR/SR requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on AGSE used by Air Station Atlantic City.
Inspect and service fuel trucks and related equipment.
Operate forklifts and manage unit storage areas.
Procure parts and services through the Aviation Material Office.
Administer Hazardous Material programs and MSDS review.

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

This vacancy is for a WG-4737-8, General Equipment Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG AIR STATION ATLANTIC CITY in EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a General Equipment Mechanic and provides routine aviation ground support equipment (AGSE), maintenance inspections, aviation-related mandatory special requirements (MSR)/special requirements (SR), and Butler storage building upkeep. The various trades covered are maintenance mechanic and heavy equipment operator. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) used by Air Station Atlantic City, including daily inspections of fuel trucks, fuel bowsers, and general ground support equipment in accordance with applicable Maintenance System Requirements (MSR) standards.

Conducts mechanical and electrical inspections and performs repair and servicing of AGSE to maintain equipment reliability, safety, and operational readiness. Monitors and maintains unit-operated fuel trucks at fuel levels sufficient to support daily flight schedules and mission requirements.

Operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to maintain the Butler storage building, including custodial upkeep, equipment organization, storage management, and movement of unit-owned heavy-lift components. Organizes, cleans, inventories, and restocks maintenance vans to ensure they are fully equipped and ready for weekly deployment.

Procures parts, materials, and repair services necessary for AGSE maintenance and upkeep through the Coast Guard Aviation Material Office and commercial vendors. Administers and maintains Hazardous Material Communication Programs, including the review and management of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and coordinates hazardous material acquisition, storage, handling, and disposal in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $29.5 – $34.53/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.