Plumber (12K)

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Medical benefits

Food allowances

Special pay

Vacation time

Tuition scholarships

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is seeking Army plumbers to install and repair plumbing systems. Responsibilities include maintaining heating systems, water supply systems, and performing basic plumbing repairs.

Applicants must meet Department of Defense requirements and pass the ASVAB test. The role includes extensive training that combines classroom learning with on-the-job practice.

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• Required to take the ASVAB test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating systems, basic water supply and water distribution systems.
• Basic plumber repair and maintenance.
• Construction plans and drawings.

Skills

Installation and repair of pipe systems

Plumbing fixtures maintenance

Boiler controls

Job description

Overview

Army plumbers and pipe fitters are responsible for installing and repairing plumbing and pipe systems.

Job Duties

• Maintain heating systems, basic water supply and water distribution systems
• Pipe systems for waste water
• Basic plumber repair and maintenance
• Maintenance for plumbing fixtures, pipes, stacks, brackets, traps, vents and insulation
• Construction plans and drawings

Requirements

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• Required to take the ASVAB test.

Training

Job training for a plumber requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice with carpentry and masonry tools.

Skills Learned

• Installation and repair of pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification and distillation systems
• Maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in math and shop mechanics
• Preference for physical work
• Ability to work with detailed plans

ASVAB Score Requirements

General Maintenance (GM): 88

Compensation

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

Education Benefits

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

Future Civilian Careers

The skills learned will help prepare for a career in a mechanical or plumbing contracting company.