Construction Worker

United States Army Reserve; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Signing bonus

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

United States Army Reserve is seeking personnel for construction engineering roles that primarily involve operating bulldozers and other heavy equipment to support infrastructure projects. No prior experience is required as training is provided.

The role emphasizes hands-on operation of bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, and other equipment, with pathways to advancement within military construction projects. Compensation includes housing, education benefits, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or I-551 cardholder.
• Ages 17–34.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check with no open violations.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• No felony.
• Must currently be in good health with no physical limitations.

Responsibilities

• Drive bulldozers and road graders, as well as other heavy earth-moving equipment to clear and excavate.
• Use scrapers to cut and spread fill material, transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailers, and assist with combat engineer missions.
• Operate all-wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

General construction

Terrain operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bulldozers

Backhoes

Scrapers

Job description

THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTMENT INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY

No Experience Needed.

Overview

The construction engineers are primarily responsible for the utilization of bulldozers and other heavy equipment to help complete construction projects. They operate all manner of heavy machinery, including backhoes, excavators, and scrapers. In other words, horizontal construction engineers help pave the way for their fellow soldiers.

Job Duties

• Drive bulldozers and road graders, as well as other heavy earth-moving equipment to clear and excavate.
• Use scrapers to cut and spread fill material, transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailers, and assist with combat engineer missions.
• Operate all-wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn Are

• How to operate the different kinds of construction and rough terrain equipment they’ll use in their jobs.
• Learn about soil types and how to place grade stakes.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or I-551 cardholder.
• Must be between the age of 17-34.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a criminal background check with no open law violations.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• No felony.
• Must currently be in good health with no physical limitations.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.

In the Army, qualified students can earn full tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

We Offer

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Signing bonus
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave.
• Professional Development Assistance.
• Referral Program.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Vision Insurance.

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required).

Work Authorization

• United States (Required).

Schedule

• Other.