Job Description

ABOUT:
Sailors in the Navy’s Construction Battalion are makers. They’re driven to work with their hands and they know the value of doing a job right the first time. They’re tougher than any task and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty. As part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees, you’ll be part of a team that crafts the Navy’s infrastructure from the ground up and paves the way—literally—to victory.

CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN THE NAVY.

BUILDER:
Gain training for work in a range of trades, such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, concrete, masonry, painting, cabinetry, and more.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:
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.

STEELWORKER:
Manage construction operations, craft steel structures, and perform welding, cutting, and other specialized metalwork operations.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

• From the day you start, you’ll receive:
• Competitive salary.
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment.
• Free health insurance.
• Free housing.
• A retirement plan.
• Paid training.
• College credit.

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance.
• Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition.
• Professional credentials and certifications.
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizen or equivalent.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• General qualifications may vary depending on whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
As a part of the Construction Battalion, you may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters or support combat operations. Seabees primarily serve at shore-based commands—you will likely not spend time at sea.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES:
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Builders in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time,

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