Construction Vehicle Repairer

Job Description

Join the Army National Guard as a Construction Vehicle Repairer to maintain trucks, bulldozers, power shovels, and other heavy equipment used in construction operations.

• Maintain and replace brake actuators, batteries, starter motors, alternators, mechanical fuel pumps, hydraulic cylinders, and other vehicle components.
• Adjust engine speed governors, carbureters, dry‑disc clutches, steering brakes, and fuel injector racks.
• Charge suspension, transmission shift, and main hydraulic accumulators.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Establish and follow maintenance schedules.
• Service drive shafts, universal joints, brake shoes, water pumps, and turbochargers.
• Maintain and replace cylinder heads, high‑pressure fuel injection pumps, and road wheels.
• Repair and replace body panels, fenders, and radiators.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems.

• Body panel repair and replacement.
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting.
• Electrical and mechanical shop skills.
• Interest in math, electricity, and shop mechanics.
• Interest in electric motors and appliances.

Earn while you learn. The training program consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including classroom and field components. You receive a regular paycheck and qualify for tuition assistance.

• Paid training
• Monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part‑time service
• Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student loan repayment program (up to $50,000)
• Health care benefits
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non‑prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• At least a junior in high school or a high school diploma / GED
• Between 17 and 35 years of age
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Meet citizenship requirements

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on availability.