Logo
United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion

Entry Level Horizontal Construction Engineer

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion, Toms River, New Jersey, us, 08757

Save Job

Overview Horizontal construction engineers use bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the Army. They are also responsible for operating tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized graders and scrapers.

Base pay range $24,396.00/yr - $30,036.00/yr

Position Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N)

Location Toms River, NJ

Responsibilities

Analyze the information on grade stakes and placing them

Drive bulldozers, roadgraders and other heavy equipment to level earth

Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile and push scraper with tractor crawler

Cut and spread fill material with scraper

Transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailer

Assist in performance of combat engineer missions

Requirements Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training Job training for horizontal construction engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.

Skills you’ll learn

Operation of different types of construction and rough terrain equipment

Maintenance and repair of equipment

Identification of soil types and placement of grade stakes

Helpful skills

Interest in operating heavy construction equipment

Preference for working outdoors

Interest in working with your hands

Required ASVAB Score General Maintenance (GM): 90

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

In-demand bonuses You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

Education Benefits In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers and construction firms.

PaYS Program Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization. Find out more about the Army PaYS Program at http://www.armypays.com.

AT&T, Inc.

Hewlett-Packard Company

Kraft Foods Global, Inc.

Sears Holdings Corporation

Time Customer Service, Inc.

Walgreen Co.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

#J-18808-Ljbffr