Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic - U.S. Army
Los Banos, CA 93635
About the Job
Enlistment is required for this position.
To become an enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
- In good physical condition.
- In good moral standing.
- A high school graduate or equivalent.
The Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles.
Job Duties:
- Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers, and material handling equipment systems.
- Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting, and testing of wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems, and components.
- Service automotive electrical systems including the wiring harness, and starting and charging systems.
- Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
Training:
Job training for a wheeled vehicle mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Helpful Skills:
- Interest in auto mechanics and the industrial arts.
- Enjoy physical work.
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems.
- Interest in automotive engines and how they work.
Compensation:
- Housing is provided at no cost.
- 100% Medical and Dental Insurance.
- Meals or grocery allowance provided.
- 30 Days Paid Vacation with free travel.
- Yearly pay raises and regular promotions.
- Potential to earn up to $40,000 cash bonus depending on qualifications.
- 15 Semester Hours of college paid for per year.
- 100% paid college tuition.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
Pay: $30,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required).
License:
- Driver's License (Preferred).
Work authorization:
- United States (Required).
Source : U.S. Army
