Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance checks and services on company vehicles.
- Performed repairs, including removing, cleaning and replacing parts and systems.
- Ordered special replacement parts and components for heavy equipment.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Inspected, serviced, repaired, replaced, adjusted and tested vehicle systems, subsystems and components.
- Repaired electrical wiring harness, starting and charging systems.
- Maintained power assisted brake systems, wheeled vehicle suspension systems, wheel and hub assemblies and wheeled vehicle hydraulic steering systems.
- Performed monthly services and preventive maintenance checks on all assigned vehicles.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
