Horizontal Construction Engineers Job in 64831

Horizontal Construction EngineersAirfields. Roads. Dams. Buildings. Name the project, and the Army National Guard builds it. And to do it, they need to move tons of earth, debris, and building materials. Thats where the Horizontal Construction Engineer comes in with bulldozers, cranes, graders, and other heavy equipment.

As a Guard Horizontal Construction Engineer, you will use heavy machinery to level earth for runways and roadbeds; clear, excavate, dig, and backfill areas of construction sites; spread fill material; transport heavy construction equipment with a tractor-trailer; move heavy building materials with cranes; and assist in performance of combat engineer missions.

Through training and practice in this specialty you will develop skills and experience in basic construction methods and engineering principles, particularly as they pertain to operating heavy construction equipment. Plus, you may earn specialized certifications that enable you to step right into a civilian construction career.

Earn while you learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Horizontal Construction Engineers consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.

Benefits
 Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Healthcare Benefits Available

Requirements
 High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a Recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.NATIONALGUARD.com/monster for details)