Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

Overview


The wheeled vehicle mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles. 


Job Duties
 

• Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems
• Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components
• Service automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, and starting and charging systems
• Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations

The U.S. Army offers a person the opportunity to immediately train and work in an in-demand career field while earning a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including healthcare and money for college. 

There are a wide range of other benefits for a Soldier in the Army. These include medical coverage, recreation, travel, retirement benefits/savings plans and expert training in multiple disciplines that can translate into a rewarding career.

• Earn a salary while learning a skill
• High-quality medical and dental coverage
• Free or discounted meals and housing
• Earn college credits
• Specialized job training
• Vacation (30 days paid leave each year)
• Retirement benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan — the military version of a 401(k)