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.


• Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust and test of wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components.


• Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness, starting and charging systems.


• Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations.

TRAINING

Job training for a wheeled vehicle mechanic requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Advanced Individual Training: 12 weeks at Fort Jackson, SC

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in auto mechanics and the industrial arts.


• Preference for physical work.


• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems.


• Interest in automotive engines and how they work.

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92 OR


• Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 87


• General Technical (GT): 85

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with service stations, auto dealers, farm equipment companies and state highway agencies. You’ll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic, construction equipment mechanic or endless track vehicle mechanic.

Additionally, you'll learn skills such as teamwork, discipline and leadership - which will help you in any civilian career you choose. You can also receive college benefits, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life.

When you become a (91B) Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you.

Are you up to the challenge of being a (91B) Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic? If you qualify, you may be eligible for up to $20,000. Enlistment Bonus!

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ATTENTION: To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these mandatory requirements:

• Be between the ages of 17 and 35


• Be a U.S. citizen or able to work in the U.S.


• Be a resident of the state of Virginia.


• Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate


• Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test


• Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

For full requirements, apply now and speak to a National Guard recruiter

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For prior service the general requirements are:

• Age – Must qualify for non-regular retired pay by age 60.


• Physical – Must meet height/weight and current medical requirements.


• Education – Must meet education standards for the MOS or option for which you enlist.


• Background – Must have most current DD 214, NGB22 or discharge order and have an approved DD Form 368 Conditional Release.