91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

DC Army National Guard; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 9,100 - 11,375; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time service

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonus potential

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is looking for a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer to ensure Army operations are powered effectively. You will perform essential maintenance on generation equipment and learn valuable skills in electrical generation and distribution.

The role includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and about 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, ensuring you gain experience in maintaining electrical power systems. Benefits include paid training, a monthly paycheck, and various financial assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and precise power-generation sets.
• Support military operations day or night as required.

Skills

Generator and powerplant operations

Electrical generation and distribution

Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance

Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Power-Generation Equipment Repairer in the Army National Guard. You’ll supply the power to run virtually every aspect of Army activity whenever and wherever it’s needed. 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 the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Earn While You Learn

In the Army National Guard, you will learn 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 and Requirements

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.