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Overview:
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
Eligibility:
- Must have an interest in joining the Army.
- 17 to 34 years old.
- Must be able to meet height/weight requirements
- No tattoos on hands, face, or above the neck (ring tattoos are acceptable)
- No history of a felony level offense.
- No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. (please feel free to ask specific questions).
Requirements:
Those who want to serve must first take the ASVAB, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
Training:
Job training for a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 13 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
Required ASVAB Score(s):
- Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92 OR
- Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 87
- General Technical (GT): 85
Compensation:
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.
Earn Cash For In Demand Jobs:
You could earn up to $50K in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties.
Education Benefits:
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.
Future Civilian Careers:
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies and state highway agencies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track Vehicle Mechanic.
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About U.S. Army:
US Army Recruiting Company Lynchburg operates out of our headquarters located in Lynchburg, VA. Our area covers a large portion of Central Virginia. We have over 150 jobs within the US Army and Army Reserve, with most offering both part-time and full-time positions!With a competitive salary and benefits, the US army can help you to get real-world experience in the field that YOU CHOOSE, all while helping with the financial burden of college. Gain a competitive edge over your peers with a career in the US Army or US Army Reserve
