Horizontal Construction Engineers

Before a road, airfield, or a building can be constructed, all obstacles must be removed from the site. As a Horizontal Construction Engineer in the Army National Guard, you’ll handle the heavy lifting to help your crew succeed. You’ll operate bulldozers, road graders, and other massive equipment to clear the way for construction.

• Level earth for runways and roadbeds.
• Clear, excavate, and dig at construction sites.
• Spread fill material.
• Transport heavy construction equipment with a tractor‑trailer.
• Move heavy building materials with cranes.
• Assist in performance of combat engineer missions.
• Analyze information on grade stakes and place them.
• Cut and spread fill material with scraper.

• Maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Identification of soil types and placement of grade stakes.

• Preference for working outdoors.

Job training for Horizontal Construction Engineers consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. You will earn a regular paycheck while training and may qualify for tuition assistance.

• 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
• Most non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

• 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 National Guard website for details).