Patriot Systems Operator

Company: U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion
Location: Opelousas
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Army full-time

**THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING/JOINING THE U.S. ARMY**
By enlisting into the Army as a Patriot Systems Operator, you become a part of a team of Soldiers. This job has two different specific jobs in this path. As a Soldier you secure your future with a career in the Active Duty Army (full-time) and are able to take advantage of all the benefits that serving in the Army gives you. Soldiers in the Army receive a recurring annual allowance for college, guaranteed healthcare for you that includes family benefits for those with a family, and many more benefits listed below. You gain leadership skills, college credit, and job-security by enlisting into the Army that is hard to find in the civilian sector. This is an entry level position with no experience necessary.

Job Duties:

Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer: - Responsible for the movement and placement of the Patriot Fire Control systems in various locations and environments; Operate Patriot Fire Control electronic, hydraulic and mechanical components; operate digital data and communications networks; identify and engage targets electronically; air defense artillery tactics, techniques, procedures and air battle strategy
Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer: - Responsible for the movement and placement of the Patriot Launching Station in various locations and environments; Operate Patriot Launcher Station electronic, hydraulic and mechanical components; perform maintenance on the Patriot Launching Station; transport, prepare, reload and resupply Patriot missiles; establish and maintain digital, radio and wire communications.
Attend Basic and Advanced Training (paid)

Basic Qualifications:
Age - 17 to 34 years old
Education - Current Senior in High School(HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completed
Citizenship - U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
Submit to background and medical screening
Receive a passing score on the ASVAB

Benefits:
Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualifications
Education benefits Tuition Assistance ($4,000 annually) / GI Bill (up to $108,000 for 36 months of attending college)

Paid training (Basic and Advanced)
30 days of paid vacation earned every year
Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
Various lengths of contracts available from 2 years to 6 years normally

Salary Range: 26-56K

Required qualifications: Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications: 17 years or older

Keywords: U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Lafayette , Patriot Systems Operator, Other , Opelousas, Louisiana