What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic position at US Army?
No Experience Necessary ABOUT THIS JOBTHIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVEAs 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 124 nationally recognized certifications available to earn! JOB DUTIES
- Tasked with 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 systemsREQUIREMENTS
- 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 ConcernsBENEFITSThe Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family, but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you'll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.
- Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
- 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
- Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
