Your service obligation has been completed and you are now in the process of transitioning to your new role in civilian life. Now you are ready to take that next step, you begin to realize that you miss the camaraderie, the sense of purpose and the community that's been established during your military service. If this sounds like it might be the case, the Army Reserve may be right for you. The Army Reserve provides an excellent opportunity to make the most of what both worlds have to offer. It's a great way to be a part of your community as you build your skill set, and as an Army Reserve Soldier, you are entitled to many of the same benefits as an active Army Soldier. HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS As a Horizontal Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for operating crawler and wheeled tractors with dozer attachments, scoop loader, backhoe loaders, hydraulic excavators, motorized grader and towed or self-propelled scraper. You will also have the opportunity to: Drive bulldozers, roadgraders, and other heavy equipment to cut and level earth for runways and roadbeds Transport heavy construction equipment with tractor-trailer Assist in performance of combat engineer missions Lift and move steel and other heavy building materials using winches, cranes, and hoists TRAINING Nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training and on-the-job instruction. Prior service personnel entering the Army Reserve are not required to attend Basic Combat Training, regardless of the break in service. BENEFITS Similar to when you were on Active Duty, the Army Reserve makes sure you and your family are taken care of: Preparing you for your civilian career in practically any position you're interested in pursuing, and help you earn certifications and licensures for jobs. If you want to go to college, the Army Reserve will help you pay for it, or it can help you pay off your loans. Low-cost health and life insurance from one of the biggest health care networks in the world. Army Reserve Soldiers earn regular paychecks for Unit Training and Field Training Exercises, with wages increasing as you climb in rank and experience. You may also be eligible for: Enlistment bonuses totaling up to $20,000 Up to $24,732 for college Up to $50,000 to repay qualifying student loans Up to $4,500 a year in tuition assistance while serving REQUIREMENTS Enlistment in the Army Reserve US citizen or permanent resident alien Healthy and in good physical condition In good moral standing High school or Equivalent Education ( related keywords: Electrical, Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing, Heavy equipment operation, Supervising construction engineering, Full-time, Full time)