91C Utilities Equipment Repairer

National Guard; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guard is seeking a Utilities Equipment Repairer to maintain and repair utilities equipment and support systems both on and off the battlefield. You will work on electrical motors, electrical equipment, instruments, gaskets, and sealing in watertight electrical gear, plus gasoline engine and air conditioning systems.

You will train through Basic and Advanced Individual Training, gaining hands-on experience in repairing electrical products and related systems while earning a paycheck and

Qualifications

• Proficient in maintaining and repairing electrical motors and equipment.
• Ability to inspect and repair electrical components and instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for portable heater and engine systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair air conditioner electrical systems and related refrigeration components.
• Maintain and repair gasoline engine systems, HVAC electrical systems, and portable heater systems.

Skills

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Gasoline engines

Job description

If you’re interested in a maintenance career, join the Army National Guard as a Utilities Equipment Repairer and help keep operations running smoothly on and off the battlefield. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain and repair utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems. Some of your duties may include maintaining, testing, and repairing electric motors; inspecting and repairing electrical equipment; inspecting and repairing electric instruments, replacing worn gaskets and sealing in watertight electrical equipment; and maintaining and repairing gasoline engine systems, air conditioner electrical systems, and portable heater fuel/electrical systems.

Job Duties

• Inspect and repair air conditioner electrical systems, air conditioner vapor systems, refrigeration unit electrical systems, portable heater fuel/electrical systems, fire extinguisher recharging systems and fire extinguishers/valves

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in any industry that uses equipment powered with electrical motors, including hospitals, manufacturing firms, and governmental agencies. With some additional certification, this occupational specialty could prepare you for self-employment as an electrical tool, motor, and equipment repairer.

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 for a Utilities Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in repairing electrical products. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.