Plumber (12K)

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefits

Medical benefits

Education benefits

Job summary

The United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion is seeking plumbers and pipe fitters responsible for the installation and repair of plumbing and pipe systems. Candidates will maintain heating systems, water supply, and distribution systems while gaining valuable skills through comprehensive training that includes Basic Combat Training.

This position offers educational benefits such as full-tuition merit-based scholarships and includes compensation in the form of housing, medical, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD requirements.
• Required to take the ASVAB test.
• Completion of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating and water supply systems.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and pipe systems.
• Construct pipes for wastewater management.

Skills

Installation and repair of pipe systems

Maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems

Interest in math and shop mechanics

Ability to work with detailed plans

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.