How to hire a cannon crewmember

How to hire a cannon crewmember, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cannon crewmember hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cannon crewmember job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cannon crewmember
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your cannon crewmember job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a cannon crewmember for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A cannon crewmember's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cannon crewmembers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of cannon crewmember salaries for various roles:

   Type of Cannon Crewmember	Description	Hourly rate
   Cannon Crewmember		$11-51

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Radio Communications
   • Leadership
   • Operational Readiness
   • Combat
   • MOS
   • AIT
   • Ammunition
   • Reconnaissance Operations
   • Target Locations
   • Security Operations
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Radio Equipment
   • Transport Vehicles
   • Battery

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform maintenance on missile equipment and associate equipment using technical manuals and lubrication orders.
   • Participate in frequent foot march of up to 16 miles with full combat gear weighing over 35 pounds under austere conditions.
   • Operate highly specialize missile launching equipment.
   • Maintain high moral standards during combat operations.
   • Operate and perform operator maintenance on self-propel howitzers and tanks, ammunition vehicles, and other require vehicles
   • Compile with security requirements and conduct constant checks to ensure the continuous security of ammunition storage bunker.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cannon crewmember job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cannon crewmember salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cannon crewmembers' average salary in wyoming is 47% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cannon crewmembers earn 78% less than senior-level cannon crewmembers.
   • Certifications. A cannon crewmember with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cannon crewmember's salary.

   Average cannon crewmember salary

   $51,658yearly

   $24.84 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cannon crewmember salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a cannon crewmember job description

   A cannon crewmember job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a cannon crewmember job description:

   Cannon crewmember job description example

   As a Cannon Crewmember in the Army National Guard, you join a team that ensures the U.S. maintains its battlefield superiority. You'll deliver decisive blows to the enemy using howitzers and learn how to use high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems, plus artillery tactics and strategy.
   
   And as your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Crewmembers supervise other crewmembers in the distribution of ammunition, as well as manage cannon operations, training, and maintenance.
   Conducting wire and radio communications
   Identifying target locations
   Setting, loading, and firing artillery
   Using computers to generate fire direction data
   Operating heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
   Transporting and managing artillery ammunition
   Maintaining operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
   Participate in reconnaissance operations
   
   Helpful Skills
   Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
   Ability to make quick decisions
   Capable of working as a team member
   
   You'll become familiar with technology while you build strategic thinking and leadership skills that are in high-demand in the civilian workforce.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training for a Cannon Crewmember requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you learn basic Soldiering skills. Then you will attend Advanced Individual Training (AIT), which consists of seven weeks of additional training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Heavy Weapons
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 general skills laborer team member

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cannon crewmember for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cannon crewmembers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cannon crewmembers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cannon crewmember job on Zippia to find and recruit cannon crewmember candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting cannon crewmembers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cannon crewmember

   Once you've selected the best cannon crewmember candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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