What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Service - Carpentry & Masonry position at U.S. Army?
12W - Carpentry and Masonry Specialist
This role involves building and repairing structures using carpentry and masonry techniques in a variety of outdoor and construction settings. You would work with hand and power tools, lumber, concrete, brick, and stone to create functional structures and support projects in challenging terrain or hazardous environments. The job builds practical experience in construction, material handling, tool use, teamwork, safety awareness, and adapting building methods to different site conditions.
This job requires military service with a contract for enlistment or commission. This is not an application to a specific position within the military. This job is only an example of a position that you could be placed in after taking a job placement exam.
Enlistment entails that you speak to a recruiter, take a job placement exam, complete a physical exam, choose from the career options that are presented to you, sign a career contract of 2-6 years, and take the oath of enlistment and attend bootcamp.
Job Types: Full-Time; Part-Time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Requirements:
- Be between 17 and 42 years old
- Be medically and physically fit
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Skills You’ll Learn:
- Carpentry and basic woodworking
- Masonry and concrete work
- Hand and power tool operation
- Construction site safety practices
- Reading and following building plans
- Material measurement and cutting
- Structural repair and maintenance
- Teamwork and project support
- Problem-solving in changing work environments
- Working in outdoor and physically demanding conditions
Certifications:
- 42 Nationally-Recognized Certifications Available
Work Location: On the road
Work Location: On the road
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan