Artillery Systems Technician & Crew Leader

DC Army National Guard; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k)-type plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cannon Crewmember to operate artillery systems, perform target location tasks, and support combat operations. You will learn high-tech artillery weapons, conduct fire direction calculations, and participate in reconnaissance as skills develop.

Earn while you learn through paid training, with progression from Basic Training to Advanced Individual Training. Benefits include tuition assistance, retirement options, and health care, with a structured drill-weekend

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure.
• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Capable of working effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wire and radio communications.
• Identify target locations.
• Set, load, and fire artillery.
• Use computers to generate fire direction data.
• Operate heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles.
• Transport and manage artillery ammunition.
• Maintain operational readiness of vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in reconnaissance operations.

Skills

Physical fitness

Decision making

Teamwork

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cannon Crewmember to operate artillery systems, perform target location tasks, and support combat operations. You will learn high-tech artillery weapons, conduct fire direction calculations, and participate in reconnaissance as skills develop.

Earn while you learn through paid training, with progression from Basic Training to Advanced Individual Training. Benefits include tuition assistance, retirement options, and health care, with a structured drill-weekend