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. Primarily 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
• Perform recovery operations
• Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness and charging systems

Requirements

• 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)

Qualifications

Requires military enlistment in the Army National Guard.

Skills

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

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

Schedule

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Pay

Earn While You Learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Benefits

• Garage body repair
• Frame repair
• Mechanic

Other Job Information

• Job ID: 9327
• ZIP Code: 26651
• Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
• Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
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