Horizontal Construction Engineer

Job Title: Horizontal Construction Engineer

About the Job:
As a Horizontal Construction Engineer in the Army National Guard, you'll play a crucial role in preparing construction sites for various projects. Your primary responsibility will be to operate heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and roadgraders, to clear and grade the site. You'll also be responsible for analyzing information on grade stakes, cutting and spreading fill material, and transporting heavy construction equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze grade stakes and place them accurately
• Operate bulldozers and roadgraders to clear and grade construction sites
• Cut and spread fill material with a scraper
• Transport heavy construction equipment with a tractor-trailer
• Assist in the performance of combat engineer missions

What You'll Learn:
• Maintenance and repair of heavy equipment
• Identification of soil types and placement of grade stakes
• Basic construction methods and engineering principles

Benefits:
• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Requirements:
• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• 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

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