91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

DC Army National Guard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time game

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer to perform maintenance on power-generation sets and related equipment. You will learn to adjust frequencies and voltages per technical manuals, supporting military operations day or night.

The role offers paid training, a regular paycheck, and paths to tuition assistance, with enlistment in the Army National Guard and eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment.

Skills

Generator operations

Powerplant operations

Electrical distribution

Electrical circuitry basics

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

Some Of The 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 the skills and experience to enjoy 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 these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer consists of 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. 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.

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