Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer — Paid Training & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k)-type plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

Bonuses (if applicable)

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

The Army National Guard seeks a M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer to supervise and perform maintenance on these tanks. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform organizational maintenance across suspension, steering, hydraulics, APU, fire suppression, and gas particulate systems.

You will learn to read schematics, operate test equipment, and work with diesel and turbine engines, preparing for civilian roles in electronics and avionics after training.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electronic and mechanical principles.
• Ability to use test equipment and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions on M1 Abrams Tank systems.
• Perform organizational maintenance and on-board direct support tasks on suspension, steering, hydraulic, APU, fire suppression, and gas particulate systems.
• Perform organizational maintenance on mounted armament, turret drive, and fire control systems.

Skills

Electronic principles

Mechanical principles

Test equipment

Schematics and wiring diagrams

Attention to detail

Diesel and turbine engines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Electrical test equipment

Job description

The Army National Guard seeks a M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer to supervise and perform maintenance on these tanks. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform organizational maintenance across suspension, steering, hydraulics, APU, fire suppression, and gas particulate systems.

You will learn to read schematics, operate test equipment, and work with diesel and turbine engines, preparing for civilian roles in electronics and avionics after training.