Entry Level Mechanic

Job Duties

As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles. You’ll inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and test wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and starting and charging systems.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance Grant = $4,500 Annually (Recharges Each Year)
• Student Loan Repayment Program ($65,000 of your current/ outstanding loan debt.)
• Housing & Lodging: Additional compensation for Housing/ Lodging Costs for yourself and immediate family members in addition to your salary.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: TRICARE Health Plan, including no-cost healthcare, comprehensive dental care, vision coverage, and health & wellness programs.
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care for expectant mothers, and maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Long-term Care: Resources and programs to assist with long-term health needs or disabilities.
• Mental Health Services: Counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.
• Specialized Medical Training: Depending on your role, you may receive specialized medical training.
• Education Benefits: Full tuition, including merit-based scholarships and grants, for pursuing higher education degrees while in service.
• VA Home Loan: Competitive interest rates on VA Home Loans for qualifying Soldiers.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to pass a security clearance
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness test
• Must be able to pass a medical examination

Skills

• Proficiency in automotive electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of military vehicle systems and operations

Pay

The pay scale for this position varies based on experience and qualifications. Please refer to the U.S. Army pay chart for details.

Schedule

The schedule for this position varies based on the specific role and mission requirements. Please refer to the U.S. Army schedule guidelines for details.