Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Maintenance Officers
- Maintenance officers manage repairs of electrical and electronic equipment, machine shops, and other technical systems. They direct others in maintenance tasks and inspect systems to ensure top-notch operation. Technical tasks can include disassembly, cleaning, replacing parts, calibrating, and diagnosing malfunctions of equipment, machinery, and electronic systems. They may keep detailed records of the repairs performed and the need for future maintenance. Navigate to Military Career Page

Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics
- After ensuring adequate manpower, supplies, and workspace are available, automotive and heavy equipment mechanics maintain and repair various vehicles and systems. They determine the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and heavy equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and initiate restorative actions related to equipment in their area of responsibility. Navigate to Military Career Page

Building Electricians
- Building electricians install, support, and troubleshoot electrical wiring systems. They ensure that electrically operated equipment and services are maintained in top running condition and in compliance with safety standards. Navigate to Military Career Page

Civil Engineers
- Civil engineers plan, design, and oversee infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. They execute construction, operation, and repair of structures and facilities. Responsibilities of a civil engineer also include clearing and emplacing obstacles such as minefields. There are a variety of civil engineering disciplines, all of which play a rewarding role in military operations. Navigate to Military Career Page

Construction Equipment Operators
- Construction equipment operators control or manage the use of bulldozers, cranes, graders, drilling rigs, and other heavy equipment in military construction. They manage daily activities devoted to the construction and maintenance of runways, aircraft parking aprons, roads, and wooden, metal, and concrete buildings. They direct and coordinate the efforts of crews in the use of earth moving, quarrying, well digging, mixing, asphalt batching, and paving equipment. They also oversee demolition efforts and ensure adherence to environmental regulations. Navigate to Military Career Page

Construction Managers
- Construction managers provide construction, survey and design, and electrical engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of construction operations in a variety of units. They coordinate and plan the development and support of military construction programs and maintain technical liaison with systems commands and fleet commands on facilities logistic problems. Navigate to Military Career Page

Construction Specialists
- Construction specialists perform and manage the construction of buildings, bridges, foundations, utility systems, dams, and bunkers. They manage, construct, repair, and modify structural systems and wooden, masonry, metal, and concrete buildings. They also oversee bridge building, rafting, and river crossing operations to coordinate the building of structures during combat. Construction specialists must have a working knowledge of carpentry and masonry. Navigate to Military Career Page

Facilities Managers
- Facilities managers plan for base realignment and closure; identify facility requirements; oversee operation, maintenance, and repair budgets; and supervise those performing construction, repair, and maintenance duties. They may participate in new construction final acceptance inspection. Navigate to Military Career Page

Power Plant Mechanics
- Power plant mechanics install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment in power-generating stations. They maintain various types of power-generating equipment on land, ships, and submarines. They also support the mobile utility equipment that the Military provides as portable, temporary sources of electricity. Navigate to Military Career Page

Preventive Maintenance Analysts
- Preventive maintenance analysts develop schedules to ensure the Military’s equipment is regularly inspected and maintained. They plan and control work methods, maintenance, and production schedules, operating procedures, and performance standards. They establish priorities and allocate resources to support mission requirements. Navigate to Military Career Page

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$74,080

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$30,800

$98,580

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Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

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