Bridge Crewmember - Army National Guard (St. Croix, VI, VI)

As a Bridge Crewmember in the Army National Guard, you will develop the skills necessary to keep mechanized army vehicles moving by providing bridges and rafts for wet and dry gap crossings. Other duties may include operating bridge truck and light vehicles, preparing bridge sites, assisting in rafting operations, assisting in the assembly of military bridges, and participating in combat operations.

Through training and practice in this specialty, you will develop skills and experience in basic construction methods and engineering principles, particularly as it pertains to bridge construction. This training will prepare you for a position on a civilian construction crew. By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career in the construction industry.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Bridge Crewmembers consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Your on-the-job training primarily consists of hands-on work in a variety of construction projects.

Benefits

          Paid training

          A monthly paycheck

          Montgomery G.I. Bill

          Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)

          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)

Requirements

          High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

          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 www.NATIONALGUARD.com  for details)