Mechanic - #176451

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.

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Job Duties

• Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers, and material handling equipment systems.
• Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, adjusting, and testing 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.
  
  

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 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).