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)

With more than 370 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In the Guard, you get the training from us, serve in your own community, and enhance your marketability for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and U.S. Territory, more than 3,600 training locations, and more than 350,000 members. Visit the Army National Guard Web site at www.NATIONALGUARD.com.