Army National Guard: 12r Interior Electrician

Job DescriptionAs overseers of electricity, Interior Electricians are valuable to the operations of the Army National Guard.

They’re the Soldiers who light the way for their crews by installing and repairing wire systems in offices, repair shops, airplane hangars, and other buildings.As an Interior Electrician, you will install and wire electrical hardware like transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers.

This requires the knowledge of trade tools and the ability to read blueprints and wiring plans.

You will also ensure the safety of electrical work and systems using test meters.Job DutiesInspect power distribution systems, shorts in wires, and faulty equipmentSome of the Skills You’ll LearnFundamentals of electricityElectrical circuit troubleshootingSafety proceduresHelpful SkillsAn interest in electricity, science, and mathAbility to use hand toolsPreference for doing physical workThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential contracting for public utility companies, commercial contractors, or as a self-employed contractor.Earn While You LearnInstead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train.

In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you’ll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Interior Electrician.

As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities.

Advanced Interior Electricians take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, as well as coordinating, supervising, and planning of electrical layout.Benefits/RequirementsBenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillFederal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)Health care benefits availableVA home loansBonuses, if applicableMost non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to changeRequirementsMilitary enlistment in the Army National GuardMust be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificateMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.Com for details)Requires military enlistment.

Programs and benefits are subject to change.

Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information.

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.Other Job InformationJob ID: 1421261ZIP Code: 197115413Job Category: EngineerAge Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 electric company utility electric power generation generator wiring