Mechanic

United States Army Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army is seeking a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic to keep the Army's wheeled and armored vehicles in peak condition. You will supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations across a range of mission-critical platforms.

The role covers inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, adjusting and testing subsystems and components, including automotive electrical systems, wiring, starting and charging systems.

Qualifications

• Inspect, service and repair wheeled and select armored vehicles.
• Maintain automotive electrical systems and subsystems.
• Perform diagnosis and testing to ensure mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles.
• Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and test vehicle subsystems and components.
• Work with automotive electrical systems, including wiring and starting/charging systems.

Skills

Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance

Diesel Engines

Electrical Systems

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Electrical Testing Gear

Job description

Addresses jobs in US Army Mechanics. Tasked with keeping the Army's vehicles and machines in proper running order. MOSs ranges from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment and watercraft.

Why The U.S. Army

• Professional Growth: Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Diverse Opportunities: From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your passion and expertise.
• Community: Join a tight-knit community prioritizing camaraderie, service, and mutual support.

Job Duties

• As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission‑critical roles. You’ll inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and test wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and starting and charging systems.