Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, seeks a heavy mobile equipment mechanic in Jersey City, NJ. The role fixes and overhauls diesel marine engines, winches, shafts and propellers. You will run cranes, forklifts and loaders, and track down mechanical faults using diagnostic equipment.

This is a full-time, permanent position open to the public, with pay posted at $35.91–$41.95 per hour on USAJOBS. Office location is Jersey City, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul diesel marine engines.
• Repair winches, shafts and propellers.
• Operate cranes, forklifts and loaders; diagnose faults with diagnostic equipment.

Job description

From the posting: Heavy mobile equipment mechanic with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Repairs and overhauls diesel marine engines, winches, shafts and propellers, runs cranes, forklifts and loaders, and tracks down mechanical faults with diagnostic equipment. Open to the public, per the announcement.

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

Pay (as posted): $35.91 – $41.95 per hour

Schedule / appointment: Full-time; Permanent

Announcement dates: Open 11/05/2026 to 11/16/2026

• Open to (per the announcement): The public
• Announcement number CEDA-27-13098318-DHA; control number 891499400

Verified open on USAJOBS.gov, the federal government’s official job site, on Nov 5, 2026 (ET). Read the full posting before you apply.