The Wiper is an unlicensed entry grade member of the ship's engine department crew and requires the endorsement of either:

• Wiper or
• Any entry level rating on the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document

The Wiper's duties include:

• General engine department maintenance
• Cleaning
• Painting
• Preservation of the ship
• Assisting unlicensed and licensed engineering department personnel with machinery repairs on all classes of civil service crewed ships.

(Salary range: $19,000 to $23,000)