Master Hopper Dredge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, seeks personnel to operate and maintain a hopper dredge that keeps a safe navigable path for ships in Oregon waters, including the Yaquina and Essayons.

You will perform maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety duties on the vessel, contributing to critical federal waterway management. This is a seagoing assignment aboard a hopper dredge supporting port access and channel maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: This position is aboard a hopper dredge. The Portland District's hopper dredges Yaquina and Essayons, work to ensure a safe "highway" for ships and other vessels. The hopper dredge is a specialized sea-going vessel designed to dredge and transport dredged material from ocean bars, fast flowing rivers and isolated harbors to open-water disposal areas.

Key Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $84.93 – $84.93/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government