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  • Active/Reserve:Army Reserve
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

Concrete and asphalt equipment operators are responsible for supervising or operating all equipment used in concrete and asphalt production, which is integral to the construction of airfields, roads, dams and buildings.

Job Duties

  • Produce concrete with a mixer
  • Supervise the building of asphalt producing plants
  • Operate asphalt distributors, spreaders and kettles
  • Perform combat engineer missions
  • Operate equipment for paving and surfacing

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for  a concrete and asphalt equipment operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Operation of different types of concrete and asphalt equipment
  • Maintenance and repair of equipment

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in operating heavy construction equipment
  • Preference for working outdoors
  • Interest in working with your hands

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • General Maintenance (GM): 88

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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