JOB DUTIES

• Performs field and sustainment level maintenance on various vehicle systems to include the suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, fire extinguisher/suppression systems and vehicular mounted armament


• Supervises compliance with shop safety program and use, and maintenance and security of power tools


• Diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions


• Supervises and provides technical guidance to junior grade Soldiers


• Performs battlefield damage and assessment and repair

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training for a Stryker systems maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including inspection and repair of Stryker engines and systems.



Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Engine disassembly and repair


• Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems


• Repair and maintenance of armament systems