91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

-; Windsor; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join the Army National Guard as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, where you'll maintain essential power systems for military operations. This role offers paid training and valuable skills applicable to civilian careers in electrical systems. You'll learn to operate and maintain generators while earning a paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Benefits

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard required.
• Ages 17-35, must pass physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on power-generation equipment.
• Support military operations day or night.

Skills

Generator and powerplant operations

Electrical generation and distribution

Diesel generator operation

Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Since the Army National Guard uses a plethora of electronic systems, power is essential to success. As the Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll supply the power to run virtually every aspect of Army activity whenever and wherever it's needed.

In this specialty, you'll support military operations day or night by performing preventive maintenance checks on generation equipment, or 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 utility, 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

Through your training, you will develop skills and experience to pursue a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Training Details

Job training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in maintaining electrical power systems. Training involves classroom and field instruction.

Benefits and Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• Monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000)
• Health care benefits
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard
• High school diploma, GED, or current enrollment as a junior in high school
• Ages 17-35
• Ability to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Contact your recruiter for the latest information. MOS assignment depends on availability.