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Army Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N)

GoArmy, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904

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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.

Job Duties

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

Eligibility

Must have an interest in joining the Army.

17 to 34 years old.

Must be able to meet height/weight requirements

No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)

No history of a felony level offense.

No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service.

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.

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn Are

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(s) General Maintenance (GM): 90

Compensation Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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.

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.

About U.S. Army US Army Recruiting Company Lynchburg operates out of our headquarters located in Lynchburg, VA. Our area covers a large portion of Central Virginia. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions. With a competitive salary and benefits, the US Army can help you to get real-world experience in the field that YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve.

Seniority level Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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