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Army National Guard is hiring: 12R Interior Electrician in New Castle County

Army National Guard, New Castle County, DE, United States


Job Description As overseers of electricity, Interior Electricians are valuable to the operations of the Army National Guard. They’re the Soldiers who light the way for their crews by installing and repairing wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings. As an Interior Electrician, you will install and wire electrical hardware like transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers. This requires the knowledge of trade tools and the ability to read blueprints and wiring plans. You will also ensure the safety of electrical work and systems using test meters. Job Duties • Inspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires, and faulty equipment Some of the Skills You’ll Learn • Fundamentals of electricity • Electrical circuit troubleshooting • Safety procedures Helpful Skills • An interest in electricity, science, and math • Ability to use hand tools • Preference for doing physical work Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential contracting for public utility companies, commercial contractors, or as a self-employed contractor. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you'll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Interior Electrician. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Interior Electricians take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, as well as coordinating, supervising, and planning of electrical layout. Benefits/Requirements 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. Email me jobs like this

In Summary: As an Interior Electrician, you will install and wire electrical hardware like transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers . This requires the knowledge of trade tools and the ability to read blueprints and wiring plans .

En Español: Como supervisores de electricidad, los Electricistas Internos son valiosos para las operaciones de la Guardia Nacional del Ejército. Son los Soldados que iluminan el camino a sus tripulaciones instalando y reparando sistemas de alambre en oficinas, talleres de reparación, hangares de aviones y otros edificios. Después de 10 semanas de capacitación básica, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas del Soldado, asistirá a siete semanas de formación individual avanzada (AIT) en la que aprenderá lo que necesita para comenzar como electricista interno de la Guardia Nacional del Ejército. A medida que aumentan sus habilidades, también se incrementarán sus responsabilidades. El Electricista Interior Avanzado asume proyectos más desafiantes, incluyendo entrenamiento y supervisión de otros soldados, así como coordinar, supervisar y planificar el diseño eléctrico. La asignación real del MOS puede depender de la disponibilidad.