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Diaper & Wipe Drive

Byron Center, MI · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

Baby wipes * Diaper cream and other diapering essentials How You Can Help: * Host a collection drive at your church, workplace, school, or organization. * Collect new, unopened diapers and wipes.

G&H Towing

Deck Engine Utility (Wiper)

Galveston, TX · On-site

$282.22/day

Pay Rate: 12-hour harbor day $141.11 24-hour harbor day $282.22 Job Responsibilities * Adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), Per 46 C.F.R 140.210 (1) * Cleaning and ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for wiper in the United States is $26.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wiper?

Wipers are entry-level crew members in the engine department of a ship. Their main responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the engine room and machinery, assisting engineers with routine tasks, and ensuring that equipment is in good working order. Wipers often help with basic repairs and are expected to keep the engine spaces tidy and safe. This position is typically the first step for those pursuing a career in marine engineering or as a ship’s engineer. With experience and further training, wipers can advance to more specialized roles within the engine department.

What does a wiper do?

As a Wiper, you will be responsible for assisting with the general maintenance and cleanliness of the engine room and machinery spaces on a ship. Your daily tasks may include cleaning oil spills, wiping down equipment, helping with minor repairs, and supporting the engineers in monitoring machinery. The role is physically demanding and requires attention to safety procedures, as well as effective communication with the engineering team. Over time, performing these duties diligently can help you gain experience and qualify for advancement to higher positions within the engine department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wiper?

To thrive as a Wiper, you need basic mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent; some maritime experience or training is often preferred. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, hand tools, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations is important, and completion of STCW Basic Safety Training may be required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication help Wipers work efficiently within the engine room team. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and smooth operation of the vessel's engine department.

What is the difference between Wiper vs Car Detailer?

AspectWiperCar Detailer
Primary RoleCleaning vehicle exteriors, including windows and surfacesComprehensive vehicle cleaning, including interior and exterior
Skills & CertificationsBasic cleaning skills, possibly some certification in vehicle cleaningAdvanced cleaning skills, detailing certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentCar wash facilities, auto service centersDetailing shops, auto dealerships, mobile services
Industry UsageCommonly used in auto service and car wash industriesUsed in auto detailing, luxury car services, and dealerships

While both Wipers and Car Detailers focus on vehicle cleanliness, Wipers primarily handle exterior cleaning tasks like washing windows and surfaces. Car Detailers offer a more comprehensive service, including interior cleaning and polishing. The roles often overlap in auto service settings, but Car Detailers typically require more specialized skills and certifications for detailed work.

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Infographic showing various Wiper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $54,715 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Deck Engine Utility (Wiper)

G and H Towing Company

Brownsville, TX • On-site

$282.22/day

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

 
 
Pay Rate:
12-hour harbor day $141.11
24-hour harbor day $282.22


Schedule:

14 days on 14 days off the vessel


Job Responsibilities 

  • Adhering to the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), Per 46 C.F.R 140.210 (1)
  • Cleaning and scouring machinery spaces and equipment
  • Cleaning living quarters, including their personal quarters, wheelhouse, galley,
  • Complying with this Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) and with all applicable regulations
  • Conducting machinery maintenance
  • Duties as directed by the Chief Engineer, unless serving at DEU for deck duties, in which case they must report to the OICNW.
  • heads and passageways
  • Maintaining engine room cleanliness by practicing good housekeeping and by keeping the engine room neat, clean, and free from slipping or tripping hazards (such as fuel on deck)
  • Making up the lines for vessel handling
  • Minimizing any distractions from safely performing their duties per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (5) ensuring the Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) is made aware of all known aspects of the condition of the vessel
  • Reporting unsafe conditions to the Master or OICNW and for taking early and positive action to prevent accidents
  • Responsible and accountable to the chief engineer when not under the operational direction of the Master or OICNW
  • Responsible for the overall safety of the crew and for preventing environmental pollution incidents
  • Standing lookout per 46 C.F.R 140.630
  • Stopping work whenever he/she feels that the evolution is dangerous and that hazards cannot be mitigated, then they are responsible for implementing stop work responsibility as outlined in TSMS Section 6.8 Stop Work Responsibility

Required Licensure & Certifications                                                                                                                                       

  • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) 
  • U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Medical Certificate 
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration 

Working Conditions

  • Out-of-region travel may be required to work at any port in which G&H Towing operates
  • Work schedule will be assigned based on business needs, workdays will typically be 7 days on and 7 days off
  • Work will be primarily performed on the vessel with additional shoreside seminars and or training