Construction and Engineering Specialist - Combat Engineer

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Construction and Engineering Specialist - Combat Engineer

Job Description

We're looking for team players to provide construction and engineering support vital to the successful outcome of Army National Guard missions. As a member of a Guard Combat Engineer team, you'll be designing and building bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and tactical firing systems, as well as detecting and safely neutralizing mines and other dangers. In doing so, you will ensure the safe and timely mobility of other combat teams and materials.

After your paid Guard training and experience, you will be qualified to pursue a variety of civilian career paths, including construction, building inspection, and building engineering.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

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

Benefits

•                 Paid training

•                 A monthly paycheck

•                 Montgomery G.I. Bill

•                 Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October - 30 September)

•                 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)

Requirements

•                 High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

•                 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 website for details)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

With more than 370 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In the Guard, you get the training from us, serve in your own community, and enhance your marketability for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and U.S. Territory, more than 3,600 training locations, and more than 350,000 members. Visit the Army National Guard Web site at the right of ad.