Location
Santa Maria, CA | United States
Job description
Enlistment is required for this position.
To become an enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
- 17-34 years old
- In good physical condition
- In good moral standing
- A high school graduate or equivalent
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:
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:
Job tags
Salary
