Overview: Horizontal construction engineers use bulldozers, cranes, graders and other heavy equipment to move tons of earth and material to complete construction projects for the Army.

They are also responsible for operating tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loaders, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized graders, and scrapers.

Job Duties: Analyze the information on grade stakes and placing them Drive bulldozers, roadgraders and other heavy equipment to level earth Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile and push scraper with tractor crawler Cut and spread fill material with scraper Transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailer Assist in performance of combat engineer missions

Requirements: Those who want to serve must first take ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training: Job training for horizontal construction engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Operation of different types of construction and rough terrain equipment Maintenance and repair of equipment Identification of soil types and placement of grade stakes

Helpful Skills: Interest in operating heavy construction equipment Preference for working outdoors Interest in working with your hands Required ASVAB Score(s): General Maintenance (GM): 90 Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs: You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.

Education Benefits: In the Army, 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 you learn will help prepare you for a career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers and construction firms.

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SUCCESS (PaYS) Program: Those interested in this job may be eligible for civilian employment, after the Army, by enrolling in the Army PaYS program. The PaYS program is a recruitment option that guarantees a job interview with military friendly employers that are looking for experienced and trained Veterans to join their organization.

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