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Wiper Advancement Program

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The duties of the Wiper include cleaning and preservation of engine department spaces, systems, equipment and equipment components. The Wiper will be required to use tools such as chipping hammers, scrapers, needle guns, paint brushes, wire brushes, brooms, mops and is familiar in the use of hand and power tools. Participants receive formal training, on-the-job training and work experience. Participants can advance into the Wiper Advancement Program (WAP) or the Deck Engineer Machinist Apprentice Program (DAP). See website for position openings.

MMD/MMC Requirements

Entry-level endorsement.

Conditions of Employment

If you do not currently have a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), click here to download the MMC application package.

Please see this important notice from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the following endorsements: Ordinary Seaman, Wiper, Steward's Department (FH) which are required for all culinary positions.

All applicants will need to include a copy of their Transportation Workers Identification Credential Card (TWIC). To learn more click here.

To express interest in a position with MSC, please complete an Information Request Form (IRF).

Once you have completed an IRF you may download open position announcements and apply by mail. Please only submit an application for a position that is currently open; applications submitted for positions not currently open will not be processed.

You may not be hired if you fail to report:

  1. Previous security clearance issues (intents to deny or the revocation of security clearances)
  2. Debts
  3. Previous Felony convictions where actual time was served in jail for more than one year.

Any questions relative to this issue should be directed to the CIVMAR Support Center at (866) 562-7672.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has mandated that all Federal departments and agencies begin using E-Verify for all new hires as part of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. To learn more click here.

The Agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Determination whether an accommodation is appropriate shall be made by the agency as soon as practicable, after the initial application process and shall be made with regard to all applicable statute and regulations. If assistance is required to complete the application process or if you have specific questions about requirements, other positions or more specific hiring details, please call us at 1-866-JOBS-MSC.

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If you are interested in receiving an application for employment with Military Sealift Command, your first step is to complete an Information Request Form.

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