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Small Craft Operator (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
Maritime Administration
$30–$35/hr
📍 Fort Eustis, Virginia
This position is in the Reserve Fleets, Office of Ship Operations, Office of the Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Sealift, Office of the Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position is established to operate and perform general maintenance and repairs of various types of diesel driven water craft engaged in patrols, carrying personnel, supplies, and equipment to and from the various ship units of the Reserve Fleet. As a Small Craft Operator, you will: Operate diesel and gasoline-powered watercraft and perform daily fueling and preventive maintenance to ensure safe and reliable vessel operations. Patrol assigned fleet and waterfront areas during regular and after-hours shifts, identifying and addressing unauthorized personnel...
Living near this job
This position is 2 miles from Felker Army Airfield. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,274/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Site at Fort Eustis, less than a mile away. 3 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles.