COMBAT ENGINEER

ABOUT THIS JOB

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE

As a Combat Engineer, you'll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you'll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

Maintain emergency notification data

Maintain radio and data distribution systems

Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems

Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks

Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training

U.S. Citizen

17 to 34 Years Old

High School Diploma or GED

Meet Tattoo Guidelines

No Major Law Violations

No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets

Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)

Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier

30 days paid annual vacation

401(K) type savings plan

Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member

Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education

Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties