Heavy Equipment Operator for Horizontal Construction

DC Army National Guard; Cedar Bluff (VA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Horizontal Construction Engineer to support road and airfield projects by operating bulldozers, roadgraders and other heavy equipment. You will level earth, clear sites, excavate, and assist in combat engineer missions while gaining paid training and potential civilian certification paths.

Training spans Basic and Advanced Individual Training with benefits like Montgomery GI Bill eligibility and tuition assistance, plus health care and retirement options for

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet physical requirements for training and service.
• High school diploma or GED required; enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Age range 17–35 and U.S. citizenship per military eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze grade stakes and place them to guide earthwork.
• Cut and spread fill material to shape runways and roadbeds.
• Operate heavy construction equipment during site development.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bulldozers

Roadgraders

Job description

The DC Army National Guard seeks a Horizontal Construction Engineer to support road and airfield projects by operating bulldozers, roadgraders and other heavy equipment. You will level earth, clear sites, excavate, and assist in combat engineer missions while gaining paid training and potential civilian certification paths.

Training spans Basic and Advanced Individual Training with benefits like Montgomery GI Bill eligibility and tuition assistance, plus health care and retirement options for