GoArmy
Army Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N)
GoArmy, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
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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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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