Power-Generation Equipment Repairer

Job Description

Since the Army National Guard uses a plethora of electronic systems, power is essential to success. As the Power-Generation Equipment Repairer, you’ll supply the power to run virtually every aspect of Army activity whenever and wherever it’s needed. In this specialty, you’ll support military operations day or night by performing preventive maintenance checks on generation equipment, replacing voltage regulators, governors, or circuit cards.

You may also adjust frequencies and voltages using technical publications to enhance equipment efficiency.

• Perform maintenance on tactical utility, precise power-generation sets, internal combustion engines, and associated equipment.

Through training you will develop skills and experience for a civilian career as a power plant electrician.

• Generator and powerplant operations
• Electrical generation and distribution
• Diesel generator operation, disassembly, inspection, and maintenance
• Principles of electrical and electronic circuitry
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Interest in electricity and working with large machinery

In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and about 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with classroom and field practice.

• 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
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between 200 and 250 per drill weekend (subject to change)

• 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

Job , ZIP Code: 84405, Job Category:
Mechanic and Maintenance, Age Requirements:
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