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KBR

MCPP - Ordnance Mechanic

Fort Bliss, TX · On-site

$27.25 - $32.25/hr

MCPP - Ordnance Mechanic Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide maintenance and logistic ...

KBR

MCPP - Ordnance Mechanic

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$28 - $32.75/hr

MCPP - Ordnance Mechanic Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! Program Summary The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide maintenance and logistic ...

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How much do ordnance jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for ordnance in Texas is $39,895.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25,503.00 and $41,773.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an ordnance?

To thrive in an Ordnance role, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of weapon systems and explosive materials, often supported by relevant military or technical training. Familiarity with computer-based tracking systems, maintenance tools, and certifications like Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) handling or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective teamwork, and strict adherence to safety protocols are essential soft skills for this position. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safe handling, maintenance, and management of ordnance, minimizing risks and ensuring operational effectiveness.

What does an ordnance do?

In an Ordnance position, your daily tasks often include inspecting, assembling, storing, and maintaining munitions and related equipment according to strict safety guidelines. You might also be responsible for inventory management, record keeping, and safely disposing of expired or defective ordnance. Collaboration with other technical specialists, military personnel, or security teams is common to coordinate operations and uphold safety standards. This hands-on role requires constant attention to detail and reliability, as even small mistakes can have significant safety implications. Overall, the work environment is structured and disciplined, with clear procedures guiding each aspect of your responsibilities.

What is an ordnance?

An Ordnance job involves the handling, maintenance, storage, and disposal of military weapons, ammunition, and explosives. Personnel in this field ensure that ordnance is safely managed, operational, and meets military standards. They may work in roles such as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), logistics, or equipment maintenance. Ordnance specialists are essential for military readiness and safety.

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Infographic showing various Ordnance job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,895 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Unexploded Ordnance Technician II (UXOTII)

GSI Service Group, Inc.

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description
Position Title: Unexploded Ordnance Technician II
This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential additional duties requested by supervisors/managers and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the Company's overall benefit. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
JOB SUMMARY
Unexploded Ordnance Technicians identify all types of discarded military munitions. They locate, extract, move, and consolidate any discarded military munitions. Unexploded Ordnance Technicians prepare firing systems, inspect materials to determine risks, and transport demolition materials.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to being able to fully perform all of the UXO Technician I functions, UXO Technician II personnel may:
  • Properly store explosive materials per applicable guidance;
  • Determine precise location in field environment using a variety of techniques such as use of global positioning equipment, or basic land navigation techniques using topographical map and compass;
  • Perform field collection procedures to identify contaminated soil;
  • Prepare an on-site holding area to temporarily stow munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) that has an acceptable risk of movement.
  • Operate modes of transportation for transporting UXO, for which the risk of movement has been determined acceptable, when appropriate.
  • Perform limited technical supervision of UXO Clearance/Sweep personnel;
  • Escort personnel who are not directly involved in UXO related operations but have activities to perform within exclusion areas.
  • Inspect material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) for the presence of explosive safety hazards.
  • Other duties that may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduate of a qualified explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) school. As an exception, a UXO II may be a graduate of a qualified UXO school and have at least three years commercial UXO experience, as per DDESB TP18
  • Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification IAW 29 CFR 1910.120
  • Current 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Physical
  • Ability to work outside normal work hours at short notice as dictated by work load
  • Ability to work away from primary work location in excess of normal work day
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Valid Driver License and ability to travel outside the US

Acknowledgment
Selected candidate will be responsible for the satisfactory execution of these duties, responsibilities and functions. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without these changes being specified in this job description and that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed when filling this position
We are committed to a merit-based hiring process that values individual skills, qualifications, and performance. Our hiring practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and executive orders, including the recent Executive Order on Equal Opportunity Hiring.

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