Air Force AFSC · Engineering
3E2X1 Pavements and Construction Equipment
Overview
Pavements and Construction Equipment personnel construct runways and airfields in remote locations and maintain facilities already in use. They operate heavy construction equipment and detonate explosives as part of creating and caring for facilities.
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Skill levels: 3E211 helper · 3E231 apprentice · 3E251 journeyman · 3E271 craftsman
Core Skills
- construction project planning
- runway and airfield construction
- heavy equipment operation
- equipment inspection and preventive maintenance
- reading construction drawings and site plans
- concrete and asphalt paving
- earthmoving and grading
- worksite safety and OSHA compliance
- explosives safety and demolition support
- environmental and erosion control practices
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Maintenance record software
- Work record software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACI Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher
- Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
- Aggregate Base Testing Technician - AASHTO Methods
- Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector In-Training
- Associate Engineering Technologist (AT)
Career Growth
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Boom Truck Crane
- CCO Telescopic Boom-Fixed Cab Operator (TSS) certification
- Certified Associate Constructor (CAC)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
What the Work Involves
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Related Occupations
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
- Hoist and Winch Operators
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3E2X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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