12B Combat Engineer - Construction and Engineering Specialist
Army National Guard
- Kapolei, HI
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Construct fighting positions, fixed/floating bridges, obstacles, and defensive positions
- Place and detonate explosives
- Conduct operations that include route clearance of obstacles and rivers
- Basic demolitions
- Basic explosive hazards
- Constructing wire obstacles
- Fixed bridge building
- Basic urban operations
- Operating heavy equipment
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities over long periods of time
- Interest in engineering
- Enjoy working outdoors
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 requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Your on-the-job training primarily consists of hands-on work in a variety of construction projects.Benefits/RequirementsBenefits
- Paid training
- A monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Federal and State tuition assistance
- 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)
- Health care benefits available
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
- 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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
ZIP Code: 96707
Job Category: Ground Forces
Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35