91B Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

About the role

As a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for the Army National Guard you’ll ensure that anything that moves on wheels is ready to hit the road. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles in the field and in the shop.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain, repair, test, adjust, and replace systems and components on wheeled vehicles and associated trailers
• Perform recovery operations
• Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness and charging systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems
• Interest in automotive engines and how they work

Training & advancement

• Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), part in the classroom and part in the field
• Receive regular paycheck while learning valuable job skills
• Qualify for tuition assistance

Civilian career opportunities

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to pursue a civilian career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies. You’ll be able to work as a mechanic on carburetors, transmissions, radiators, construction equipment, or endless track vehicles.