
91L Construction Vehicle Repairer
DC Army National Guard, Summersville, WV, United States
Overview
If you’ve ever considered a career in maintaining heavy machinery, join the Army National Guard as a Construction Vehicle Repairer and help pave the way for success. In this role, you will maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other heavy equipment needed for construction operations.
Responsibilities
Maintain and replace brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, and hydraulic cylinders
Adjust engine speed governor/valves, carburetors, dry-disc clutches, steering brakes, and fuel injector racks
Charge suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators, and main hydraulic accumulators
Troubleshoot problems in vehicle engines, electrical systems, steering, brakes, and suspensions
Tune up and repair engines
Replace or repair damaged body parts, hydraulic arms, shovels, and grader blades
Establish and follow maintenance schedules
Skills You’ll Learn
Repair and replace body panels, fenders, and radiators
Troubleshoot hydraulic systems
Helpful Skills
Interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics
Interest in electric motors and appliances
Earn While You Learn In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Training Details Job training for a Construction Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and replace brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, and hydraulic cylinders
Adjust engine speed governor/valves, carburetors, dry-disc clutches, steering brakes, and fuel injector racks
Charge suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators, and main hydraulic accumulators
Troubleshoot problems in vehicle engines, electrical systems, steering, brakes, and suspensions
Tune up and repair engines
Replace or repair damaged body parts, hydraulic arms, shovels, and grader blades
Establish and follow maintenance schedules
Skills You’ll Learn
Repair and replace body panels, fenders, and radiators
Troubleshoot hydraulic systems
Helpful Skills
Interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics
Interest in electric motors and appliances
Earn While You Learn In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Training Details Job training for a Construction Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Benefits
Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery GI Bill
Federal and State tuition assistance
Retirement benefits for part-time service
Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
401(k)-type savings plan
Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
Health care benefits available
VA home loans
Bonuses, if applicable
Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
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