Combat Engineer: Build, Clear Routes, Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

Savings plan (401(k))

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Drill weekend pay (per schedule)

Job summary

DC Army National Guard Combat Engineers design and build bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and deploy tactical systems to safeguard units. You will learn to detect and neutralize mines while supporting field operations through hands-on construction projects.

Through Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training you gain essential skills for civilian construction careers, while earning a regular paycheck during drills and qualifying for tuition assistance and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must enlist 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 must be met.

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

Basic explosive hazards

Constructing wire obstacles

Fixed bridge building

Basic urban operations

Operating heavy equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard Combat Engineers design and build bridges, roadways, secure perimeters, and deploy tactical systems to safeguard units. You will learn to detect and neutralize mines while supporting field operations through hands-on construction projects.

Through Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training you gain essential skills for civilian construction careers, while earning a regular paycheck during drills and qualifying for tuition assistance and retirement benefits.