Combat Engineer: Build Bridges, Clear Routes, Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Bonuses

VA home loans

Job summary

DC Army National Guard Combat Engineers are trained to design and construct bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and mine neutralization to safeguard units in varied environments.

The role includes building structural defenses, placing explosives, and conducting route clearance. Training lasts 10 weeks of Basic Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with a focus on hands-on construction projects.

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles, and defensive positions.
• Place and detonate explosives.
• Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers.

Skills

Basic demolitions

Explosive hazards

Wire obstacles

Bridge building

Urban operations

Heavy equipment operation

Tools usage

Physical endurance

Interest in engineering

Outdoor work

Job description

DC Army National Guard Combat Engineers are trained to design and construct bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and mine neutralization to safeguard units in varied environments.

The role includes building structural defenses, placing explosives, and conducting route clearance. Training lasts 10 weeks of Basic Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with a focus on hands-on construction projects.