Carpenter/Mason

In the Alabama Army National Guard, the Carpentry and Masonry Specialist performs general heavy carpentry, structural shell, and masonry duties, to include fabrication, erection, maintenance, and repair of rigging devices, trusses, and other structural assemblies. The National Guard depends upon highly skilled Soldiers such as these Specialists to construct critical infrastructure in an efficient and high-quality fashion. Carpenter/Masons in the Guard are highly valued members of the Guard team. Experienced professionals are welcome, but no experience is necessary to join – paid training is provided.

The Alabama Army National Guard is an elite group of Citizen-Soldiers who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.

Major Duties:

Employs basic carpentry and masonry skillsAssists in building layout, framing, sheathing, fabrication and roofing structuresAssists in erection of rough timber structuresReads and interprets drawings, plans and specificationsRepairs and renovates all types of structures and erects prefabricated buildingsConstructs concrete form work for slabs, walls, and columnsAssists in performance of combat engineer missionsAssists in sawmill set-up and operationInstalls flooring, walls, partitions, siding, roofing, doors, windows, stairs, and interior finishingErects prefabricated and pre-engineered metal structuresDirects operational maintenance on assigned equipmentPerform millwright, head saw operator, and edger functions during sawmill operations

Benefits$20,000 BonusPaid TrainingA Monthly PaycheckMontgomery G.I. BillUp to 100% Tuition Assistance for CollegeStudent Loan Repayment Program – Up to $20,000 for existing student loansRetirement Benefits for Part-time Service
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply - ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED)Between the ages of 17 and 42Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com for details)Ability to lift very heavy objectsNormal color visionFree of vertigo, to permit climbing, balancing, and working in high placesTraining is provided for entry-level applicants, but civilian carpentry and masonry experience may enable applicant to bypass mandatory skill training