What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic position at U.S. Army?
About This Job
As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you'll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles. Career opportunities range from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment and watercraft.
As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you'll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles. Career opportunities range from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment and watercraft.
Skills you'll learn align with Maintenance & Repairs, Electronic Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems. In addition, there are nationally recognized certifications available to earn.
Job Duties:
- Keeping the Army's vehicles and machines in proper running order
- Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust and test wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems
Requirements:
- 10 weeks of Basic Training
- 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
- U.S. Citizen
- 17 to 34 Years Old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Meet Tattoo Guidelines
- No Major Law Violations
- No Medical Concerns
Benefits:
- Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
- Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
- 30 days paid annual vacation
- 401(K) type savings plan
- Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
- Additional education benefits including paid tuition opportunities
