91D Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

-; Vallejo (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join the Army National Guard as a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer and support military operations by maintaining essential power-generation equipment. You will learn valuable skills while earning a paycheck, with training provided in electrical power systems. This role offers various benefits, including paid training and tuition assistance, while preparing you for a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Benefits

Paid training and a monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill and 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

Potential bonuses

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard required.
• Ability to pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility and power-generation sets.
• Support military operations by maintaining generation equipment.

Skills

Generator and power plant operations

Electrical generation and distribution

Diesel generator operation

Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Description

Since the Army National Guard uses a variety of electronic systems, reliable power is essential. As a Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll provide power to support virtually every aspect of Army activity, anytime and anywhere.

In this role, you'll support military operations day or night by performing preventive maintenance on generation equipment, replacing voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards, and adjusting frequencies and voltages using technical publications to improve equipment efficiency.

Job Duties

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

Skills You'll Learn

• Generator and power plant operations
• Electrical generation and distribution
• Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
• Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry

Helpful Skills

• Experience with hand and power tools
• Interest in electricity and large machinery

Through training, you'll develop skills for a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

Earn While You Learn

Get paid to train instead of paying. In the Army National Guard, you'll learn valuable skills while earning a paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Training

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and approximately 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, combining classroom and field instruction in electrical power systems.

Benefits and Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training and a monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill and 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
• Potential bonuses
• 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 or GED; at least a junior in high school
• Between ages 17 and 35
• Ability to pass a physical exam and meet legal/moral standards
• Citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com)

Note: Enlistment is required. Benefits are subject to change. Contact your recruiter for the latest information. MOS assignment depends on availability.