Mechanic

United States Army Reserve; Union City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse opportunities in roles

Community and camaraderie

Job summary

United States Army Reserve seeks an Entry Level Mechanic to maintain and repair wheeled and armored vehicles, ensuring readiness for mission-critical roles. You will supervise maintenance tasks and support recovery operations on diverse fleets, from wheeled to tracked equipment.

Ideal candidates will assist with inspections and servicing of electrical systems and vehicle subsystems, contributing to reliability and operational safety in a military environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with wheeled and armored vehicles maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems is a plus.
• Willingness to perform maintenance, repair and recovery operations in a military setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles.
• Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust and test vehicle subsystems and components.
• Work with automotive electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and starting/charging systems.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical systems

Job description

Entry Level Mechanic

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.

Entry Level Mechanic

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.