Construction Specialist

Air National Guard Recruiting; Montana; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 30 days of vacation with pay annually

Excellent healthcare coverage

Food and housing allowance

Generous retirement program

World-class job training

Financial support for college education

Job summary

A military recruiting office seeks a Construction Specialist to operate heavy construction equipment and maintain military runways. The role offers competitive salary, excellent healthcare, and generous benefits including paid vacations and retirement programs. Candidates need a HS diploma and must complete basic military training. We're looking for individuals aged 17 to 39, ready to serve both their community and their country in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training required.
• ASVAB score of 40 on Mechanical is required.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain concrete and asphalt runways, parking aprons and roads.
• Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and determine materials requirements.
• Design demolition projects and manage explosives.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Completion of courses in general science, shop mechanics

Tools

Heavy construction equipment

Job description

Construction Specialist – Air National Guard Recruiting

Pavements and Construction Equipment personnel construct runways and airfields in remote global locations in addition to maintaining facilities already in use. They are the heavy construction equipment operators in the Air National Guard and their training and on-the-job experience translates into excellent civilian opportunities. These personnel are also trained and experienced in the use of explosives.

Location and Salary

Great Falls, MT – $100,000 – $115,000

Primary Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain concrete and asphalt runways, parking aprons and roads
• Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment including loaders, graders, bulldozers, backhoes and dump trucks plus tractor‑trailer combinations
• Determine materials and equipment requirements and prepare construction cost estimates
• Design demolition projects; place and detonate explosives

Benefits

• Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
• Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing allowance
• A generous retirement program from day one of your service
• World‑class job/technical training that will make you competitive in any field
• Financial benefits to help you pay for college/higher education

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED. Completion of courses in general science, shop mechanics and use of drawings is desirable.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license to operate a government vehicle
• ASVAB score of 40 on Mechanical
• Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

About the Air National Guard

The Air National Guard is a unique military branch that offers you great careers while giving you the flexibility to work full time or part time. This means you can have a full‑time civilian career while serving as a military member in your community. By choosing to join the Air National Guard, you will be trained by the best technical experts in your field and will receive valuable leadership skills that will propel your future to new heights.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Construction, and Military and International Affairs