Mechanic

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

Being a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in the United States Army is a great opportunity to get all the training you need, as well as job experience for the civilian world! 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

Training

Training for an allied trade specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. 

Compensation

• Paid training
• Salary Pay
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time positions
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to 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
• Student Loan Repayment
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses

In order to meet the minimum qualifications, you must:

• Be under 35 years old
• Be a US Citizen or Hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Greed Card)
• Have a High School Diploma/GED
• Have no major medical issues
• Have no major law violations (Felony level)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background check