Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer - Electronics & Mechanics

DC Army National Guard; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

401(k) plan

Bonuses, if applicable

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer to supervise and perform maintenance on these armored vehicles. You will diagnose malfunctions and service suspension, steering, hydraulics, APU, fire suppression, and gas particulate systems, ensuring readiness.

You will also maintain mounted armament, gun turret drive, and fire control systems, with training that can lead to civilian electronics/mechanics opportunities after service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• 10 weeks Basic Training and 24 weeks Advanced Individual Training will be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform maintenance on M1 Abrams Tank systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in suspension, steering, hydraulics, APU, fire suppression, and gas particulate systems.
• Perform maintenance on vehicular mounted armament, gun turret drive, and fire control systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Diesel and turbine engines

Electronics and mechanics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer to supervise and perform maintenance on these armored vehicles. You will diagnose malfunctions and service suspension, steering, hydraulics, APU, fire suppression, and gas particulate systems, ensuring readiness.

You will also maintain mounted armament, gun turret drive, and fire control systems, with training that can lead to civilian electronics/mechanics opportunities after service.