Army MOS · Engineering
B6 Combat Engineer Heavy Track
Overview
The Combat Engineer Heavy Track specialty identifies positions requiring soldiers qualified to operate and perform operator maintenance on combat engineer heavy track vehicles. These positions also require soldiers qualified to supervise combat engineer heavy track vehicles.
Core Skills
- heavy vehicle operation
- equipment operator maintenance
- basic electrical and hydraulic systems understanding
- route clearance support
- construction and earthmoving operations
- safety and risk management
- technical troubleshooting
- team leadership
- reading technical manuals and schematics
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Maintenance record software
- Fleet management software
- Maintenance management software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fleet Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
What the Work Involves
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- 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.
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Related Occupations
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- Rail Car Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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