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Military Jobs and Careers -
Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Job specification
The military organization maintains hundreds of vehicles distributed in its military bases across the globe. To keep these vehicles in good working conditions the military employed the services of Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics. They are considered enlisted personnel in the military and they maintain the good functionalities of these vehicles inside military bases.
Role
The usual duties and responsibilities of Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics in the military include:
Conduct trouble shooting on the vehicles brake system, steering, electrical connections as well as suspension
Conduct repair and tuning of engines so that conditions is guaranteed before its proper use
Conduct replacements of malfunctioning parts, shovels, grader blades and hydraulic arms
Make schedules for reconditioning of vehicles to ensure proper maintenance
Keeping automotive and heavy equipment in good working condition is vital to the success of military missions. Automotive and heavy equipment mechanics maintain and repair vehicles such as jeeps, cars, trucks, tanks, and other combat vehicles. They also repair bulldozers, power shovels, and other construction equipment
Ideal traits
The field of study which is helpful in this kind of job in the military includes:
Enthusiasm in learning how engines work
Enthusiasm in trouble shooting vehicles as well as repairs and check ups of these vehicles
Good preference for work that requires physical capability
Training opportunities
Classroom instructions as well as actual experience in related jobs are ideal training programs. Other related subject matters which are also ideal for training include:
Tune up of various types of engines as well as repairing of these engines
Conduct replacements and repairs of radiators, fenders, and body panels
Conduct trouble shooting of electrical and mechanics parts so that performance
Work atmosphere
The Automotive and heavy equipment mechanics work in vehicle garage, military machine shops in various military bases. They also travel to other military installations when the need arises.
Non military-employment
The civilian Automotive and heavy equipment mechanics work in private, farm equipment companies and private companies, construction dealers, auto dealers. Their duties and functions are only he same with that of the military.
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