Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Construction Vehicles (Guard)

DC Army National Guard; Moundsville (WV); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

GI Bill

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Construction Vehicle Repairer to maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other heavy equipment for construction operations. You will service drives lines, cylinder heads, brakes, and hydraulic components while building skills for civilian opportunities.

Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training, with pay during service. Benefits include tuition assistance, health care, retirement plans, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics.
• Interest in electric motors and appliances.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Service drive shafts, universal joints, brake shoes, water pumps, and turbochargers.
• Maintain and replace cylinder heads, high‑pressure fuel injection pumps, and road wheels.
• Troubleshoot engines, electrical systems, steering, brakes, and suspensions.

Skills

Math & electricity interest

Shop mechanics

Electric motors & appliances

Troubleshoot hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automotive repair tools

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Construction Vehicle Repairer to maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other heavy equipment for construction operations. You will service drives lines, cylinder heads, brakes, and hydraulic components while building skills for civilian opportunities.

Training includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training, with pay during service. Benefits include tuition assistance, health care, retirement plans, and life insurance.