12B Combat Engineer - Construction and Engineering Specialist

National Guard
US - Arkansas - North Little Rock
June 18, 2024
Construction

Combat Engineers are essential to mission success by assisting their fellow Soldiers in tackling unpredictable environments. As a member of an Army National Guard Combat Engineer team, you'll design and build bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and tactical firing systems, as well as detect and safely neutralize mines and other dangers to safeguard your team and repel the enemy.

Job Duties
Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles, and defensive positions
Place and detonate explosives
Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers

Some of the Skills You'll Learn
Basic demolitions
Basic explosive hazards
Constructing wire obstacles
Fixed bridge building
Basic urban operations
Operating heavy equipment

Helpful Skills
Ability to use hand and power tools
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time
Interest in engineering
Enjoy working outdoors

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in construction, building inspection, and building engineering.

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Your on-the-job training primarily consists of hands-on work in a variety of construction projects.

Benefits/RequirementsBenefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

Other Job InformationJob ID: 393
ZIP Code: 72199
Job Category: Ground Forces
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 demolitions explosives paving department of transportation trade skilled trades
Associated topics: civil structural engineer, design engineer, design, drafter, draw, engineer, model, structural designer, structural engineer, systems engineer

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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