12W Carpentry and Masonry Specialist

About the role

You’ll gain extensive, hands-on experience in the construction and maintenance of rigging devices, building layout, framing, and fabrication, and assisting in combat engineer missions.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the performance of combat engineer missions
• Learn basics in concrete technology, materials, proportioning, and control tests
• Use finishing tools and perform edging, jointing, curing, and protection
• Gain knowledge in structure foaming, roofing, and flooring

Qualifications

• Enjoy doing physical work
• Interest in science and math
• Preference for working outdoors
• Interest in working with your hands

Skills

• Basics in concrete technology, materials, proportioning, and control tests
• Proper use of finishing tools
• Edging, jointing, curing, and protection
• Basics in structure foaming, roofing, and flooring

Benefits

• 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

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 (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)