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91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

DC Army National Guard, Morristown, VT, United States


Overview

As a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer in the Army National Guard, you’ll supply power to run Army activities and support military operations day or night. You will perform preventive maintenance on generation equipment and may replace voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards. You may also adjust frequencies and voltages using technical publications to enhance equipment efficiency.
Job Duties

Perform maintenance on tactical utilities, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment
Skills You’ll Learn

Generator and powerplant operations
Electrical generation and distribution
Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
Helpful Skills

Experience using hand and power tools
Interest in electricity and working with large machinery
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 involves 10 weeks of Basic Training and approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with time spent in classroom and field practice.
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)
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 GED
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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