Marine Machinery Mechanic Helper
Department of the Navy
Summary
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.
Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Duties
- You will assist marine machinery mechanics in the marine machinery repair processes on marine machinery and equipment e.g., YCs, YONs, YWOs, SWOBs and various other small craft and support equipment including preventive and corrective maintenance.
- You will operate a forklift to access and service the equipment in the proper position and location.
- You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance of various types of harbor support equipment to include fender camels, separation brows and platforms.
- You will handle controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, planes, etc.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- A complete resume is required.
- Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages.
- Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.
- Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
- Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
- The following information should be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g.
- GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
- TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
- Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required.
- If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
About this role
The Marine Machinery Mechanic Helper position with the Department of the Navy is based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. The role pays $26.28 to $30.65 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Marine Machinery Mechanic Helper role as detailed in the announcement below. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Marine Machinery Mechanic Helper position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Marine Machinery Mechanic Helper position with the Department of the Navy in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $26.28 to $30.65 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 13, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.