Job Description
Combat Engineers conduct mobility, counter-mobility and survivability in support of combat forces. The Combat Engineer works as a member of a team, squad, or platoon performing basic combat construction and reconnaissance missions.
Job duties:
- Constructing wire obstacles
- Fixed bridge building
- Basic urban operations
- Operating heavy equipment
- 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
- Construction & Engineering
- Demolition & Explosives
- Operate Heavy Equipment
Benefits:
- Up to $40,000 signing bonus
- Full Healthcare Coverage
- Full Dental Coverage
- Living Expenses Covered
- Relocation Expenses Covered
- Educational Benefits to pay for certifications or degrees
- 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)
Requirements:
- Medical: No major medical issues or concerns *Must complete a full medical screening process.
- Moral: No major law violations and have a favorable background *Must complete an FBI background check
- Education: Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent or be a High School Senior on track to graduate.
- Test: Must pass an aptitude test with ASVAB Score: 87 Combat (CO)
- Contract: Must enlist into the Army or Army Reserves *This is not a civilian position
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Meet Tattoo Guidelines
About U.S. Army:
The U.S. Army Salt Lake Recruiting Battalion recruits with integrity the highest quality men and women to meet the needs of an expeditionary Army. We maintain the most diverse, highly trained, and unified team that recruits and treats others with dignity, and respect. We are a family and a team.