U.S. Army Vehicle Mechanic

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire an Active Duty/Reserve Soldier.

You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.

You must be between the ages of 17-34.

You must have a GED or High School Diploma.

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.

Must meet Army Height and weight standards

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

Requirements

Complete the (ASVAB) 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

About U.S. Army:

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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