Electrician Specialist

In the U.S. Army, this role involves installing and maintaining electrical systems in various settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install transformers, junction boxes, circuit breakers, service panels, switches, electrical boxes, and lightning rods.
• Read blueprints, wire plans, and repair orders to determine layouts and repairs.
• Test equipment for operational conduction of circuits.
• Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires, and faulty equipment.
• Repair and replace faulty wiring and lighting fixtures.

Training:

This position requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including classroom and on-the-job instruction.

Benefits:

• Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year.
• Paid training.
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time positions.
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, plus federal holidays.
• 401(K) type savings plan.
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members.
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage).
• Education Benefits (GI Bill): tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college.
• Tuition Assistance: up to $4,500 per year.
• Student Loan Repayment: up to $65,000 in college loan repayment.
• Signing bonus: up to $40,000 in cash bonuses.