Combat Engineer: Bridges, Demolitions & Field Construction

DC Army National Guard; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly drill paycheck

GI Bill / Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time Army

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking Combat Engineers to design and build bridges, roads, secure perimeters, and install firing systems while detecting and neutralizing hazards. You will learn basic demolitions, wiring obstacles, and heavy equipment operation through structured training.

Benefits include paid training, a monthly drill paycheck, and education/tuition assistance, with a pathway to civilian construction and engineering careers after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED recognized by the military recruitment standards.
• Ability to perform physically strenuous activities and work outdoors.
• Interest in engineering and construction.

Responsibilities

• Construct fighting positions, bridges, obstacles, and defensive positions.
• Place and detonate explosives as part of combat engineering tasks.
• Conduct route clearance operations to remove obstacles and rivers.

Skills

Bridge building

Explosives handling

Demolitions

Route clearance

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking Combat Engineers to design and build bridges, roads, secure perimeters, and install firing systems while detecting and neutralizing hazards. You will learn basic demolitions, wiring obstacles, and heavy equipment operation through structured training.

Benefits include paid training, a monthly drill paycheck, and education/tuition assistance, with a pathway to civilian construction and engineering careers after training.