{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"02dc1342e3eda9bb01ca7c3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02dc1342e3eda9bb01ca7c3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02dc1342e3eda9bb01ca7c3c","title":"BUILDER","description":"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. If this sounds like you, then you just might be a builder. 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. RESPONSIBILITIESBuilders make up the largest portion of the Seabees. They construct and repair Navy and Marine Corps facilities wherever needed. As a member of this team, you'll gain training for work in a range of trades, such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, concrete, masonry, brickwork, painting, cabinetry and more. Specifically, builders may be called upon to:Assist engineers with construction plansInterpret blueprints and prepare sketches for projectsBuild and repair wood, concrete and steel structures on land and waterfronts, including wharves and bridgesInstall finish work including drywall, paneling, tilework, millwork and trimMix, place and finish concrete and operate concrete equipmentMake estimates for project materials, equipment and laborOperate repair shops for Builder tools and equipmentExecute disaster preparedness and recovery operationsSupport combat operationsWORK ENVIRONMENTAs a builder, you'll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every environment imaginable. 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.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSU.S. citizen or equivalentHigh school graduate or equivalent17 years of age or olderPAY AND BENEFITSFrom the day you start, you'll receive:Competitive salaryPotential to earn a bonus upon enlistmentFree health insuranceFree housingA retirement planPaid trainingEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIESNavy College Program and Tuition AssistancePost-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuitionProfessional credentials and certificationsCollege credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on EducationPART-TIME OPPORTUNITIESServing part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. 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