Description
Our ability to extend our presence and worldwide impact is due to our ability to have working bases wherever we’re needed. It’s the great responsibility of Pavements and Construction Equipment personnel to construct runways and airfields in remote global locations in addition to maintaining facilities already in use. These professionals are part of a team that does everything from operating heavy construction equipment to detonating explosives in order to care for and create the facilities we need most.
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
- logistics coordination in remote locations
- team leadership and crew supervision
- risk assessment and hazard mitigation
- incident reporting and documentation
- communication with engineers and site managers
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations Certification
- Construction Management Certification
- Explosives Handler/Blaster Certification (where applicable)
Civilian Career Paths
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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