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Coast Guard Driver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pipefitter, WG-4204-10

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site +1

$32.07 - $37.41/hr

S. Coast Guard, BASE Elizabeth City, Utilities Branch of Facilities Engineering Department ... Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. * Selectee subject to ...

Pipefitter, WG-4204-10

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site +1

$32.07 - $37.41/hr

S. Coast Guard, BASE Elizabeth City, Utilities Branch of Facilities Engineering Department ... Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. * Selectee subject to ...

Maintenance Mechanic - Plumber

Petaluma, CA · On-site +1

$37.51 - $43.69/hr

Coast Guard, TRACEN PETALUMA FAC ENG - UTILITIES in PETALUMA, California. Learn more about this ... Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. * Selectee subject to ...

Maintenance Mechanic - Plumber

Petaluma, CA · On-site +1

$37.51 - $43.69/hr

Coast Guard, TRACEN PETALUMA FAC ENG - UTILITIES in PETALUMA, California. Learn more about this ... Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. * Selectee subject to ...

Engineering Technician

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$90.84K - $118.09K/yr

Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-SFLC WMEC PROGRAM DEPOT MAINT BRANCH-NORFOLK VA in NORFOLK ... Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. * Time-in-Grade ...

Financial Management Specialist

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$69.91K - $90.88K/yr

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work ... Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. * All Federal employees ...

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How much do coast guard driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for coast guard driver in the United States is $16.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Coast Guard Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coast Guard Driver, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), knowledge of vehicle operations, and a thorough understanding of safety and maintenance protocols. Familiarity with fleet management systems, GPS navigation tools, and basic mechanical troubleshooting is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the safe and efficient transport of personnel and equipment, supporting the Coast Guard’s critical missions.

What are some common challenges Coast Guard Drivers face while performing their duties?

Coast Guard Drivers often encounter challenging conditions such as adverse weather, rough terrain, and the need to navigate unfamiliar areas quickly and safely. They must remain vigilant and adaptable, especially when transporting personnel or equipment during emergency situations. Effective communication and teamwork with other Coast Guard members are essential, as drivers frequently coordinate with operational units to ensure timely and secure transport. Additionally, maintaining vehicles to high safety standards and adhering to strict protocols is a critical part of the role.

What are Coast Guard Drivers?

Coast Guard Drivers are personnel responsible for operating and maintaining vehicles used by the Coast Guard, such as trucks, boats, and other forms of transportation. Their primary duties include transporting crew, equipment, and supplies to various locations as needed for missions and daily operations. Coast Guard Drivers must possess specialized training, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of safety protocols to ensure that vehicles and cargo are moved efficiently and securely. They play an essential role in supporting the Coast Guard's missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and environmental protection.

What is the difference between Coast Guard Driver vs Marine Transportation Specialist?

AspectCoast Guard DriverMarine Transportation Specialist
Required CertificationsDriver's license, Coast Guard certificationsMaritime credentials, STCW certifications
Work EnvironmentCoast Guard vehicles, bases, patrolsShips, ports, maritime facilities
Employer & IndustryU.S. Coast Guard, maritime securityMaritime industry, government agencies

The Coast Guard Driver primarily operates land vehicles for patrols and transport within Coast Guard facilities, requiring driving licenses and Coast Guard-specific certifications. In contrast, Marine Transportation Specialists focus on maritime operations, handling ships and port logistics, with maritime credentials. Both roles are essential in maritime security and transportation, but they differ in work environment and certifications.

More about Coast Guard Driver jobs
Infographic showing various Coast Guard Driver job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $35,215 per year, or $16.9 per hour.
Pipefitter, WG-4204-10

Pipefitter, WG-4204-10

U.S. Coast Guard

Elizabeth City, NC • On-site, Remote

$32.07 - $37.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Summary
This position is located in the US Coast Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Coast Guard, BASE Elizabeth City, Utilities Branch of Facilities Engineering Department, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
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Duties
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a pipefitter and to personally perform duties and responsibilities that require skill in the pipefitter and plumber trades.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:
  • Installing, modifying and repairing new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment.
  • Setting up systems routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation..
  • Planning and completing the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, determining and placing the equipment at the proper levels and points in the systems, and joining, sealing, and testing systems and equipment for proper pressures, leak-free joints, and operation..
  • Installing, modifying and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment.
  • Locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems.
  • Planning, layout, and completion of installation, modification, and repairs.

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Conditions of employment
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
-Social Security Number (SSN)
-Date of Birth (DOB)
-Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
-Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Key Requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
  • This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
  • Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Qualifications
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:
  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out Element)
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • Measurement and Layout
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Additional information
Due Weight
Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).
E-Verify
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Fair Chance Act
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Kimberley.L.Alston@uscg.mil.
Suitability Statement
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Shared Certificates Statement
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Special Employment Consideration
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s).
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact Kimberley.L.Alston@uscg.mil. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation
More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.