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21J - - General Construction Equipment Operator

By Rod Powers, About.com

Note: The Army recently restructured this MOS from 51H to 21H.

Major duties.(Note: This is not an entry-level job). The construction engineering supervisor supervises construction, repair, and utility services of buildings, warehouses, fixed bridges, port facilities, and petroleum pipelines, tanks, and related equipment.

    (1) Skill Level 3. Reads and interprets construction drawings. Estimates material, time, equipment, and labor requirements. Supervises the construction and repair of wood frame, concrete, masonry or prefabricated structures. Supervises the installation and repair of utility systems. Inspects structures and facilities to ensure compliance with specifications. Directs operator maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment. Directs combat engineering missions.

    (2) Skill Level 4. Devises network flow diagrams such as the critical path method and coordinates work activities of supporting units. Provides supervision over all structural and utility construc tion projects. Inspects subordinate elements to ensure compliance with directives, construction drawings, and specifications. Plans and organizes for combat engineering missions.

Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Construction engineering supervisors must possess the following qualiflcations:

\ Additional skill identifiers

    (1) P5--Master Fitness Trainer,

    (2) 2S--Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).

    (3) 4A--Reclassification Training.

Training/School Information (No Training Information Available)

Information derived from Army Pamplet 611-21

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