Job Details
Position Summary
Expanding our global reach comes down to having state-of-the-art bases wherever we re needed. It s the responsibility of Pavements and Construction Equipment personnel to maintain these facilities and build runways and airfields in remote locations. They do everything from operating large-scale construction equipment to detonating explosives to creating and caring for our facilities around the world.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment.
- Construct and inspect concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons, and roads.
- Schedule and coordinate equipment repair and servicing.
- Inspect work to ensure quality and compliance with policies.
- Design demolition projects, place and detonate explosives.
Benefits
- Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing assistance
- Continuing-education opportunities
- World-travel opportunities
- Non-prior Service enlistment bonus of up to $15,000 with a six-year contract and paid incrementally over six years (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)
- Prior Service bonus of up $15,000 for six-year enlistment paid over six years or $7,500 for a three-year contract paid over three years (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)
- Reenlistment bonus of up to $7,500 with a three-year contract paid upfront/lump sum (dependent on member meeting all eligibility requirements based on IAW Air Force policy and law)
Qualifications
- A high school senior (age 17 or older)*, high school diploma, a GED or 15 college semester hours
- 40 Mechanical (M) score on the ASVAB
- Knowledge of characteristics and capabilities of equipment used in construction and paving
- Normal color vision
- Possession of a valid state driver s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 42
*High school students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
About the Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve is a proud partner in America s defense, offering a variety of part-time and full-time careers with full-time benefits. These include low-cost health insurance, a noncontributory retirement plan, tuition assistance and educational programs. The Air Force Reserve recruits talent and provides highly technical training to help you build and sustain the world s most-advanced airpower. All with the flexibility to advance in your civilian career or education while serving close to home. Also, if you re currently serving or have served, and ready for more, we can use your experience.