U.S. Navy Enlisted Construction Mechanic

Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by MyNavyHR. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$52,700.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent resident in order to apply. Must be between the ages of 17 and 41.

Sailors in the Navy’s Construction Battalion are makers. They’re driven to work with their hands and they know the value of doing a job right the first time. They’re tougher than any task and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty. As part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees, you’ll be part of a team that crafts the Navy’s infrastructure from the ground up and paves the way—literally—to victory.

As a NAVY CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC Get your hands dirty repairing everything from buses and tactical vehicles to bulldozers and cranes.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment.
• Free health insurance.
• Free housing.
• A retirement plan.
• Paid training.
• College credit.

Education Opportunities

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance.
• Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition.
• Professional credentials and certifications.
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education.

Qualifications And Requirements

• U.S. citizen or equivalent.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

Work Environment

As a part of the Construction Battalion, you may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters or support combat operations. Seabees primarily serve at shore-based commands—you will likely not spend time at sea.

Part-time Opportunities

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Builders in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

Entry level

Full-time

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