Automotive Technician

As a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for ensuring that all wheeled vehicles are ready for operation.

Your primary duties will include supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles in the field and in the shop.

Key responsibilities include inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, testing, adjusting, and replacing of systems and components; performing recovery operations, and servicing electrical systems.

You will also be responsible for maintaining wheeled vehicles, associated trailers, and material handling equipment systems.

Key Skills:

• Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness, and starting and charging systems
• Interest in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems
• Interest in automotive engines and how they work

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies.

You will be able to pursue a career as a mechanic who works on carburetors, transmissions, radiators, construction equipment, or endless track vehicles.

In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Paid training, Montgomery GI Bill, and retirement benefits for part-time service are available.

Requirements:

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards