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Posted: January 26, 2026 (2 days ago)

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LABORER (HEAVY)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$22.25 - $25.92

per hour

Closes

February 6, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a heavy laborer with the U.S.

Marine Corps in Virginia, focusing on operating large riding mowers and other specialized equipment to maintain grounds and handle outdoor tasks safely around obstacles like trees and slopes.

It involves selecting the right tools for efficient work and completing multi-step assignments.

A good fit would be someone reliable with a positive work or school record, physical stamina for outdoor labor, and experience in equipment operation, even from volunteer or entry-level roles.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated reliability through commendations for good work in jobs, school, Armed Forces, or Job Corps
  • No job terminations due to personal actions in the last 5 years (only due to project end or completion)
  • Better than average school grades or job performance appraisals
  • Ability to operate large, complex riding lawn mowers and specialized mowing equipment
  • Skill in selecting appropriate equipment for productive and cost-effective task completion
  • Experience completing multi-step assignments with detailed procedures
  • Proficiency in maneuvering equipment around obstacles like trees, trenches, slopes, and rocks

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Your resume must demonstrate at least one of the following: 1.

Have received commendations for good work on the job, in school, in Armed Forces, in Job Corps, etc. 2.

In the last 5 years, have not left a job due to own actions, only due to "end of work" or "project completion." 3. Have received better than average school grades or job appraisals.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3500 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will operate large, complex riding lawn mowers and similar types of specialized mowing equipment.
  • You will determine and select the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish each phase of the work in the most productive and cost-effective manner.
  • You will complete all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases, or detailed procedures.
  • You will operate various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components or attached devices when working around trees, trenches, large potholes, slopes, curbs, rocks, and other visible obstacles.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12871910-26-BDA