91B Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

DC Army National Guard; Wagner (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Montgomery GI Bill

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic to supervise and perform maintenance on wheeled vehicles in the field and shop. You will inspect, service, repair, and test systems and components, and participate in recovery operations as needed.

The role emphasizes paid training, a structured training pipeline (Basic Training and AIT), and benefits aligned with National Guard service, including tuition assistance and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard and meet eligibility requirements.
• Interest in diagnosing mechanical problems and understanding how engines work.
• Willingness to train and learn military skills during Basic Training and AIT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain wheeled vehicles, trailers, and material handling equipment.
• Service electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and charging systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automotive engines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for the Army National Guard you’ll ensure that anything that moves on wheels is ready to hit the road. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles in the field and in the shop.

As a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for the Army National Guard you’ll ensure that anything that moves on wheels is ready to hit the road. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles in the field and in the shop. Your duties will include inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, testing, adjusting, and replacing of systems and components; performing recovery operations, and servicing electrical systems; including wiring harness and charging systems.

Job Duties

• Maintain wheeled vehicles associated trailers and material handling equipment systems
• Service automotive electrical systems, including wiring harness, and starting and charging systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems
• Interest in automotive engines and how they work

Earn While You Learn

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

Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

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, for existing loans)
• 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 a GED certificate
• 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.