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Armor Crewmember - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career at US ARMY

US ARMY Portland, OR

Job Description

Tank Operator Job Overview: Join our team as a Tank Operator, where you'll become an expert at operating and maintaining a M1 Abrams Tank. You will work as member of a collaborative unit to maneuver complex terrain while neutralizing potential threats. Your role includes utilizing weapons operations, conducting basic maintenance, ammunition handling, and operate communications systems. You will play a critical part in the organizational success. Requirements: Attend a 22-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in weapons operations, handling ammunition, intelligence reporting, geospatial analysis, maintenance operations, and heavy equipment operations. Advanced certifications require additional full funded training programs. Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans.
  • 30 days paid vacation.
  • 90 days paid paternity and maternity vacation.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs including fitness facility access, nutrition consulting, curated fitness plans, and more.
  • Housing, clothing, and relocation allowance.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Student loan repayment.
  • Flexible retirement and pension plans Pay and Promotion:
  • Entry pay and promotions vary based on education level and qualifications.
  • Hiring bonus opportunities available.
  • Specialty bonuses available depending on qualifications and position.
  • Guaranteed promotion opportunities. Additional Career Opportunities: Upon successful completion of first term contract, you are guaranteed up to 5 interviews with your choice from 1,200 industry leading organizations including Secret Service, Lockheed Martin, and Tesla. Similar Career Fields Include: Security Guard, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Worker. About Our Organization: The U.S. Army offers a variety of possibilities for to discover your true potential - whether you are looking to gain technical expertise, travel the world, or serve your community, the Army's unique career opportunities and comprehensive benefits package will enable you to achieve your goals. Be All You Can Be. Now Hiring Full and Part Time Positions. Click apply for an Interview
  • Typical mid-level pay: $62k for Postal Service Clerks nationally

    National salary averages
    Expected mid-level
    $62k
    Entry
    Mid
    Senior
    Expected
    $43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $74k

    Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

    Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

    Hot hiring, constrained wages

    Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

    Hiring leverage
    Lean candidate
    Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
    Constrained
    Mobility
    Good mobility
    Durability
    High fragility

    Why this market feels harder than it looks

    This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

    Who this leverage applies to

    Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
    Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

    Where to negotiate

    Base salary
    Sign-on bonus
    Title / level
    Remote flexibility
    Scope & responsibility
    Start date / PTO

    Likely Possible Unlikely

    Watch out for

    Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

    Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

    Does this path compound?

    Job Growth →
    High churn
    Growth, flat pay
    🚀 Compound
    Growth + pay upside
    ⚠️ Plateau
    Limited growth
    Specialize
    Experts earn more
    Pay Upside →
    Stable but flat

    Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

    -4%
    10yr growth
    Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
    Typical: No formal educational credential

    Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

    Labor data: BLS 2024