VEHICLE MECHANIC

No Experience Necessary
ABOUT THIS JOB
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE
As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles. Career opportunities range from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment and watercraft.
Skills you’ll learn align with Maintenance & Repairs, Electronic Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems. In addition, there are 124 nationally recognized certifications available to earn!
JOB DUTIES
Tasked with keeping the Armys vehicles and machines in proper running order
Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust and test wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems
REQUIREMENTS
10 weeks of Basic Training
14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
U.S. Citizen
17 to 34 Years Old
High School Diploma or GED
Meet Tattoo Guidelines
No Major Law Violations
No Medical Concerns
BENEFITS
The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you’ll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.
Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
30 days paid annual vacation
401(K) type savings plan
Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties