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91L Construction Vehicle Repairer

DC Army National Guard, Union City, TN, United States


Job Description The Army National Guard is seeking a Construction Vehicle Repairer to maintain heavy machinery, including trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other equipment used in construction operations. This role involves maintenance and repair of vehicle components, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and establishing maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness.

Responsibilities

Maintain and replace brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, and hydraulic cylinders.

Adjust engine speed governors, carburetors, dry‑disc clutches, steering brakes, and fuel injector racks.

Charge suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators, and main hydraulic accumulators.

Troubleshoot and repair engines, electrical systems, steering, brakes, and suspensions.

Tune up and repair engines.

Replace or repair damaged body parts, hydraulic arms, shovels, and grader blades.

Service drive shafts, universal joints, brake shoes, water pumps, turbochargers, cylinder heads, high‑pressure fuel injection pumps, and road wheels.

Establish and follow maintenance schedules.

Skills You’ll Learn

Repair and replace body panels, fenders, and radiators.

Troubleshoot hydraulic systems.

Interest in math, electricity, shop mechanics, electric motors and appliances.

Training Program The Construction Equipment Repairer training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training includes classroom instruction and field practice. You will receive a regular paycheck and qualify for tuition assistance while learning these job skills.

Qualifications

Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.

At least a junior in high school, high school diploma, or GED certificate.

Age between 17 and 35.

Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.

Must meet citizenship requirements.

Benefits

Paid training.

Monthly paycheck.

Montgomery GI Bill.

Federal and State tuition assistance.

Retirement benefits for part‑time service.

Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000).

401(k)-type savings plan.

Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000).

Health care benefits available.

VA home loans.

Bonuses, if applicable.

Competitive weekly earnings for drill weekends.

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