Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Paid Training & Growth

National Guard; West Virginia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

National Guard in the United States seeks a Construction Vehicle Repairer to maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment used in construction operations. You'll perform preventive maintenance, replace components, and troubleshoot systems to keep vehicles in top condition.

Training lasts 10 weeks Basic Training and 8 weeks Advanced Individual Training; you'll earn while you learn with an Army paycheck and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics.
• Interest in electric motors and appliances.
• Willingness to learn and follow maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Service drive shafts, universal joints, service brake shoes, water pumps, and turbochargers.
• Maintain and replace cylinder heads, high-pressure fuel injection pumps, and road wheels.
• Troubleshoot engine, electrical, steering, brakes, and suspension problems.
• Establish and follow maintenance schedules.

Skills

Repair and replace panels

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Shop mechanics

Job description

National Guard in the United States seeks a Construction Vehicle Repairer to maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment used in construction operations. You'll perform preventive maintenance, replace components, and troubleshoot systems to keep vehicles in top condition.

Training lasts 10 weeks Basic Training and 8 weeks Advanced Individual Training; you'll earn while you learn with an Army paycheck and tuition assistance.