Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer (94P)

United States Army Reserve; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & certifications

GI Bill education benefits

TRICARE healthcare

Housing allowance (BAH)

Retirement benefits (TSP)

Job summary

The United States Army Reserve is seeking enlistees as Soldiers to serve as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer. You will maintain and repair rocket systems, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical subsystems across MLRS, HIMARS, and launcher-loaders.

No civilian contractor role; enlistment is required. Training covers 10 weeks of basic training and 20 weeks of advanced individual training, with extensive education, healthcare, housing, and retirement benefits provided through TRICARE, the GI

Qualifications

• No experience required; entry level.
• Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card.
• Age 17–34 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• Meet tattoo guidelines.
• No major law violations or medical concerns.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Maintenance & repairs

Circuits & wiring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Enlist as a Soldier into the United States Army and As a Multiple Launch Rocket System Repairer, you’ll be an essential member of the Army’s weapons maintenance team, performing maintenance on various rocket systems, keeping hydraulics, mechanical, launcher drive, and electrical systems repaired. You’ll perform maintenance on the Multiple Launch Rocket System, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, and the self-propelled launcher-loader. This is not a civilian contractor position.

Requirements

No experience necessary. Position is entry level.

• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications:

• 46 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• 93 ASVAB Score: Electronics (EL)

OR

• 88 ASVAB Score: Electronics (EL)
• 85 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)

Skills You’ll Learn:

• Electronic Troubleshooting
• Maintenance & Repairs
• Circuits & Wiring

Benefits:

Financial Benefits:

• Salary and Bonuses: Competitive base pay with potential for bonuses, including enlistment bonuses and re-enlistment bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) similar to a 401(k), and a pension plan for those who serve 20 years or more.
• Special Pays: Extra pay for hazardous duty, special skills, and deployment.

Healthcare:

• Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical care for soldiers and their families through TRICARE.
• Dental and Vision: Access to dental and vision care services.

Education:

• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for college courses while on active duty.
• GI Bill: Benefits for education and training programs, including the Post- 9/11 GI Bill.
• Student Loan Repayment: Assistance in repaying student loans.

Housing and Living:

• Housing Allowance: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover the cost of housing.
• On-Base Housing: Access to housing on military installations.
• Commissary and Exchange: Discounts on groceries and goods at military stores.

Career and Training:

• Professional Development: Opportunities for leadership training and career advancement.
• Skill Training: Technical and tactical training in various fields.

Family Support:

• Family Programs: Support services for families, including counseling and childcare.
• Relocation Assistance: Help with moving costs and finding housing.

Retirement and Veterans Benefits:

• Pension: Lifetime monthly pension after 20 years of service.
• VA Benefits: Access to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, including healthcare and home loans.

Recreation and Leisure:

• Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR): Access to recreational facilities, sports programs, and leisure activities.