Entry Level Mechanic

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U.S. Army

Greater London

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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3 days ago

Job description

Entry Level Mechanic

Addresses jobs in US Army Mechanics. Tasked with keeping the Army's vehicles and machines in proper running order. MOSs range from heating and cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment, and watercraft.

Why the U.S. Army:

Professional Growth: Engage in continued learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Diverse Opportunities: From combat medic specialists to medical officers, choose a role that fits your passion and expertise.
Community: Join a tight-knit community prioritizing camaraderie, service, and mutual support.

Job Duties

As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles. You’ll inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and test wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and starting and charging systems.

Additional Benefits and Entitlements:

Housing & Lodging: Soldiers in this position receive additional compensation for Housing/Lodging Costs for themselves and immediate family members in addition to their salary.
Premium Healthcare Benefits: As a member of the U.S. Army, you and your family can be covered under the TRICARE Health Plan – a top-tier healthcare program that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
No-Cost Healthcare: Active-duty members receive medical and dental care at no cost. Your family can also receive healthcare services at military or civilian facilities through TRICARE at little or no cost.
Comprehensive Dental Care: Receive annual dental check-ups, cleanings, and treatments.
Vision Coverage: Coverage includes routine eye examinations and potential discounts on eyewear or corrective surgery.
Health & Wellness Programs: Engage in preventive health programs, counseling services, fitness resources, and more to ensure you remain in the best of health.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Expectant mothers receive comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postnatal care. New parents are also entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Mental Health Services: The U.S. Army offers counseling, therapy, and other mental health resources.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students (Soldiers and their Spouses) can earn full tuition, including merit-based scholarships and grants to pursue higher education degrees while in service.

VA Home Loan: Veterans Administration Home Loan Program helps Soldiers to become homeowners and, in many cases, first-time homeowners. This unique benefit enables Soldiers to purchase a home with competitive interest rates without requiring a down payment or private mortgage insurance (PMI).

The U.S. Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.