Army National Guard is hiring: 12G Quarrying Specialist in San Diego County
Army National Guard, San Diego County, CA, United States
Job Description As a Quarrying Specialist in the Army National Guard, you’ll move mountains, reducing massive rocks to rubble to create gravel and stones for construction projects using explosives and heavy machinery. The quarrying process begins with blasting rock, and ends with delivering the finished product to a construction site. In between, rock usually goes through two crushing stages and a washing station. Maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the machinery are also a part of this specialty. Job Duties • Operate air compressors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic-powered rock drills, rock crushers, and screening equipment • Run the support equipment during crushing and screening (e.g. generators, conveyors, light sets, and pumps) Some of the Skills You’ll Learn • Operation of different types of equipment • Maintenance and repair of equipment • General construction principles Helpful Skills • Interest in operating quarry construction equipment • Preference for working outdoors • Interest in explosives and blasting techniques Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with building contractors, state highway agencies, rock quarries, well drillers, or construction firms. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for a Quarrying Specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), including practice operating construction equipment. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Benefits/Requirements Benefits 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 Requirements 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 NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
In Summary: As a Quarrying Specialist, you’ll reduce massive rocks to rubble to create gravel and stones for construction projects . The quarrying process begins with blasting rock, and ends with delivering the finished product to a construction site . Maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the machinery are also a part of this specialty .
En Español: Descripción del trabajo Como especialista en trituradora de la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, usted moverá montañas, reduciendo rocas masivas a escombros para crear grava y piedras para proyectos de construcción utilizando explosivos y maquinaria pesada. El proceso de extracción comienza con el derribo de piedra, y termina con la entrega del producto terminado a un sitio de construcción. Entre tanto, la roca generalmente pasa por dos etapas de trituración y una estación de lavado. La capacitación laboral para un especialista en Quería consiste en 10 semanas de Formación Básica, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas de Soldado y siete semanas de Entrenamiento Individual Avanzado (AIT), incluida la práctica operando equipos de construcción. Parte de este tiempo se pasa en el aula y parte en el campo. Beneficios/Requisitos beneficios entrenamiento pagados Un cheque mensual Montgomery GI Bill Requisitos Ajuda a las matrículas Servicios federales y estatales prestaciones de jubilación al servicio parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401 ((k) tipo plan de ahorro Programa de reembolso del préstamo estudiantil (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes).
In Summary: As a Quarrying Specialist, you’ll reduce massive rocks to rubble to create gravel and stones for construction projects . The quarrying process begins with blasting rock, and ends with delivering the finished product to a construction site . Maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the machinery are also a part of this specialty .
En Español: Descripción del trabajo Como especialista en trituradora de la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, usted moverá montañas, reduciendo rocas masivas a escombros para crear grava y piedras para proyectos de construcción utilizando explosivos y maquinaria pesada. El proceso de extracción comienza con el derribo de piedra, y termina con la entrega del producto terminado a un sitio de construcción. Entre tanto, la roca generalmente pasa por dos etapas de trituración y una estación de lavado. La capacitación laboral para un especialista en Quería consiste en 10 semanas de Formación Básica, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas de Soldado y siete semanas de Entrenamiento Individual Avanzado (AIT), incluida la práctica operando equipos de construcción. Parte de este tiempo se pasa en el aula y parte en el campo. Beneficios/Requisitos beneficios entrenamiento pagados Un cheque mensual Montgomery GI Bill Requisitos Ajuda a las matrículas Servicios federales y estatales prestaciones de jubilación al servicio parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401 ((k) tipo plan de ahorro Programa de reembolso del préstamo estudiantil (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes).