US Army Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

6 months ago

Danville, United States U.S. Army Full time
Overview: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 wiring harness, and starting and charging systems
  • Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations

Eligibility:
  • Must have an interest in joining the Army.
  • 17 to 34 years old.
  • Must be able to meet height/weight requirements
  • No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)
  • No history of a felony level offense.
  • No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).

Requirements:Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training:Job training for a wheeled vehicle mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 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

Required ASVAB Score(s):
  • Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92 OR
  • Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 87
  • General Technical (GT): 85

Compensation:Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. 

Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs:You could earn up to $50K in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. 

Education Benefits:In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

Future Civilian Careers:The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies and state highway agencies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track vehicle mechanic.

Thank you

About U.S. Army:

US Army Recruiting Company Lynchburg operates out of our headquarters located in Lynchburg, VA. Our area covers a large portion of Central Virginia. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positionsWith a competitive salary and benefits, the US army can help you to get real-world experience in the field that YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve

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