91C Utilities Equipment Repairer
About the Role
Join the Army National Guard as a Utilities Equipment Repairer and help keep operations running smoothly on and off the battlefield. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain and repair utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, test, and repair electric motors
- Inspect and repair electrical equipment
- Inspect and repair electric instruments
- Replace worn gaskets and seal watertight electrical equipment
- Maintain and repair gasoline engine systems, air conditioner electrical systems, and portable heater fuel/electrical systems
- Inspect and repair air conditioner electrical systems, air conditioner vapor systems, and refrigeration unit electrical systems
- Maintain portable heater fuel/electrical systems
- Repair fire extinguisher recharging systems and fire extinguishers/valves
Civilian Career Opportunities
Through your training, you will develop skills and experience applicable to civilian careers in industries using equipment powered by electrical motors, such as hospitals, manufacturing firms, and governmental agencies. With additional certification, this role could prepare you for self-employment as an electrical tool, motor, and equipment repairer.
Training
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will be paid to train. Training includes:
- 10 weeks of Basic Training to learn basic Soldiering skills
- 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in repairing electrical products (part classroom, part field)
Benefits
- Paid training
- 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
- 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. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.