Construction Specialist

Air National Guard Recruiting; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of paid vacation

Excellent healthcare coverage

Food and housing allowance

Generous retirement program

World class job/technical training

Financial benefits for education

Job summary

A military recruiting organization is seeking a Construction Specialist to construct and maintain airfields and runways. This role involves heavy equipment operation, explosives handling, and offers excellent healthcare and retirement benefits. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and pass military training requirements. Join a unique military branch that allows both part-time and full-time career options.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain concrete and asphalt runways, parking aprons and roads.
• Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment.
• Determine materials and equipment requirements and prepare construction cost estimates.
• Design demolition projects; place and detonate explosives.

Skills

Construction Equipment Operation

Cost Estimation

Explosives Handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Basic Military Training completed

Tools

Heavy Construction Equipment

Job description

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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.

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
• 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Construction, and Military and International Affairs

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