Artillery Systems Mechanic - Paid Training & Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard is seeking an Artillery Mechanic to supervise and perform maintenance on self-propelled artillery systems and subsystems. Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training with hands-on classroom and field components.

Successful candidates will learn to troubleshoot, repair, and test diesel power equipment and associated weapons systems while earning a regular paycheck during drill weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be enlisted in the Army National Guard
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal/moral standards
• Citizenship per NATIONALGUARD.com

Responsibilities

• Maintain diesel power plants/packs and related propulsion systems
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform unit maintenance on carriage-mounted armament and fire control systems

Skills

Electronic principles

Mechanical principles

Test equipment use

Weapons systems maintenance

Schematics/blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test gear

Job description

The DC Army National Guard is seeking an Artillery Mechanic to supervise and perform maintenance on self-propelled artillery systems and subsystems. Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training with hands-on classroom and field components.

Successful candidates will learn to troubleshoot, repair, and test diesel power equipment and associated weapons systems while earning a regular paycheck during drill weekends.