91L Construction Vehicle Repairer

If you’ve ever considered a career in maintaining heavy machinery, join the Army National Guard as a Construction Vehicle Repairer and help pave the way for success. In this role you will maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other heavy equipment needed for construction operations. As a Construction Vehicle Repairer you will maintain and replace brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, hydraulic cylinders; adjust engine speed governors/valves, carburetors, dry‑disc clutches, steering brakes, fuel injector racks; charge suspension accumulators, transmission shift accumulators, and main hydraulic accumulators; troubleshoot problems in vehicle engines, electrical systems, steering, brakes, and suspensions; tune up and repair engines; replace or repair damaged body parts, hydraulic arms, shovels, and grader blades; and establish and follow maintenance schedules. Job Duties Service drive shafts, universal joints, service brake shoes, water pumps, turbochargers Maintain and replace cylinder heads, high‑pressure fuel injection pumps, and road wheels Some of the Skills You’ll Learn Repair and replace body panels, fenders, and radiators Troubleshoot hydraulic systems Helpful Skills Interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics Interest in electric motors and appliances Training Job training for a Construction Equipment Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part‑time service Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)‑type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. #J-18808-Ljbffr