91C Utilities Equipment Repairer
About the role
Join the Army National Guard as a Utilities Equipment Repairer and maintain utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems to keep operations running smoothly on and off the battlefield. This role prepares you for a civilian career in industries using electrical-motor-powered equipment, including hospitals, manufacturing firms, and governmental agencies. With additional certification, you may qualify for self-employment as an electrical tool, motor, and equipment repairer.
Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will earn a paycheck while training. The Army National Guard provides tuition assistance, job training, and valuable experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems
- Maintain, test, and repair electric motors
- Inspect and repair electrical equipment and 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, vapor systems, and refrigeration unit electrical systems
- Maintain portable heater fuel/electrical systems and fire extinguisher recharging systems
- Repair fire extinguishers and valves
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)
Training
Job training for a Utilities Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in repairing electrical products. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
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
- VA home loans
- Bonuses, if applicable
Pay
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.