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Third Mate Dredge Control Officer Hopper Dredge

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersPortland, Oregon, United StatesFull-time$49.08 - $60.01 per hourPosted Oct 23, 2026Closes Nov 10, 2026
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Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): for Third Mate, Dredge Control Officer, Hopper Dredge You must possess a current United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Third Mate, Unlimited Oceans, STCW, Medical Cert or higher and a current Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). - You MUST UPLOAD your USCG Credentials or you will be rated ineligible.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

01WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposed to extremes of weather conditions, heat, and noise. There is danger of slippery decks and drowning. Must wear appropriate safety gear and protective clothing as required, and comply with sound safety practices. May be exposed to hot pipes, escaping steam, pressurized hydraulics and various hazardous materials. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires moderate physical effort. Lifts and carries equipment and supplies normally up to 45 lbs and occasionally over 45 lbs.

Work requires prolonged standing, walking and climbing, all of which can cause exertion of the lower back. The employee must maintain good lower back physical condition. Incumbent must possess color and depth perception and be able to see by low visibility conditions in order to perform duties. The employee must be able to understand and communicate verbal directions, to include the use of radios and telecommunications.

As a Third Mate aboard a sea going Hopper Dredge you will provide:,Control of dredging operations and equipment during assigned dredging control watches.,Navigation, movement, logbooks. Speed and safety of the vessel and crew.,Assist the Chief and Second Mates in accomplishment of repairs and performance of general maintenance work by the deck department.,Oversight for care of deck and superstructure.,Handling of hawsers and mooring lines.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 30% above the benchmark.

This job: $101,920 to 124,800

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

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