Navy Equipment Operator - $5000 Enrollment Bonus

Plainfield NJ

Description

Every construction site needs someone to do the heavy lifting. As an Equipment Operator in the Seabees, you’ll learn how to operate the machinery the Navy uses to get the job done. From crane operation to roadbuilding equipment, you can help pave the way for successful Navy missions and earn your operators’ licenses while you do it. Take the keys—the power to make a difference for yourself and for the world is in your hands. Equipment Operators operate heavy transportation and construction equipment across a wide range of project types. Equipment could include trucks, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, forklifts, cranes and asphalt equipment. Your job responsibilities could include: Operating a variety of heavy-duty, self-propelled equipment for the construction of buildings, roadways, piers, grading and excavation Performing minor maintenance on equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation Serving on a crane crew to rig cable assemblies and change attachments for various lifting and pile-driving operations Preparing operational reports on equipment Operating rock crushing and well-drilling equipment Working as blasters for construction projects Reading and interpreting blueprints and preparing sketches for projects Making estimates of material, labor and equipment requirements Performing tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations Assisting with disaster relief operations and building makeshift hospitals Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of construction can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through undergraduate degree opportunities like the Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor and an Equipment Operator. Those seeking a position with the Seabees must be U.S. citizens. Equipment Operators should be able to use tools, equipment and machines and have good use of your hands. Other important qualifications include good knowledge of algebra and arithmetic, good speaking and writing skills, and the ability to keep records, do detailed work and perform well as part of a team. You must possess a valid driver’s license.