Overview
A Carpentry and Masonry Specialist is responsible for general heavy carpentry and masonry duties.
Job duties
- Construct and maintain rigging devices, trusses and other structural assemblies
- Assist in building layout, framing, sheathing, fabrication and roofing structures
- Perform basic carpentry and masonry skills
- Assist in the performance of combat engineer missions
- Construct concrete form work for slabs, walls and columns
Training
Job training for a Carpentry and Masonry Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks and 2 days of Advanced Individual Training at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Basics in concrete technology, materials, proportioning and control tests Proper use of finishing tools Placing, consolidation and finishing Edging, jointing, curing and protection Basics in structure foaming, roofing and flooring
Required ASVAB score
General Maintenance (GM): 88 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Preference for physical work
- Interest in science and math
- Preference for working outdoors
- Interest in working with your hands
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in commercial and residential construction.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2024-09-18