
MCPP - Shipboard Engineer (Construction) Equipment Mechanic
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Job overview
The Shipboard Engineer (Construction) Equipment Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel engines and gasoline- and diesel-driven construction equipment. The role provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower-level mechanics and assists higher-level mechanics. The position is located in Jacksonville, Florida, with duty assignment aboard a ship in Guam, Saipan, or Diego Garcia. Candidates must complete specified mechanics and equipment-chief courses and meet citizenship, clearance, access, and credential requirements.
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Full job description
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MCPP - Shipboard Engineer (Construction) Equipment Mechanic
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
No Relocation Necessary.
Program Summary
The Marine Corps' Prepositioning (MCPP) Program is based on Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, WITH DUTY ASSIGNMENT ABOARD A SHIP IN GUAM, SAIPAN, OR DIEGO GARCIA. We provide maintenance and logistics services to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and U.S. Navy.
Job Summary
Performs high level preventative maintenance and repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel driven construction equipment such as tractors, power shovels, road machinery, air compressors, concrete mixers and other engine driven or towed construction equipment. Provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower level mechanics and assists higher level mechanics. Performs other tasks as reasonably assigned.
Basic Qualifications
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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4 years of directly related work experience.
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Complete the Basic Engineer Program Mechanics Course, or equivalent.
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Complete the Engineer Equipment Chief Course, or equivalent.
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Must maintain a valid passport.
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Must have valid State Drivers License.
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Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
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Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.
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U.S. Citizen.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Base Access.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 472 open Diesel Mechanic jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$29–38/hr315 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Diesel Mechanic jobs in Florida and 472 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Diesel Mechanic postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (377 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 202 of the 472 open Diesel Mechanic jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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