N Horizontal Construction Engineers

Job summary
Horizontal Construction Engineer in the Army National GuardOperate heavy equipment to clear construction sitesAssist in combat engineer missions
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Level earth for runways and roadbeds• Clear and excavate construction sites• Spread fill material• Transport heavy construction equipment• Move heavy building materials• Assist in combat engineer missions• Analyze grade stakes and place them• Cut and spread fill material with a scraper
Requirements
• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard• At least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate• Between the ages of 17 and 35• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards• Meet citizenship requirements
Key Skills Needed
• Maintenance and repair of equipment• Identification of soil types and placement of grade stakes• Preference for working outdoors
Benefits
• Paid training• A monthly paycheck• Montgomery GI Bill• Federal and State tuition assistance• Retirement benefits for part-time service• Low-cost life insurance• 401(k)-type savings plan• Student Loan Repayment Program• Health care benefits available• VA home loans• Bonuses, if applicable