Overview
Watercraft Engineers are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on Army National Guard watercraft and auxiliary equipment on marine vessels.
Job duties
- Perform daily systems checks
- Repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines
- Troubleshoot and repair watercraft propulsion machinery
- Repair and service hoisting and lift machinery and engine-related electrical systems
Training
Job training for a Watercraft Engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Internal combustion engine theory Repair of electronic and electrical machinery systems Service and repair of fuel-injection systems Welding and machine shop fabrication
Required ASVAB score
Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 99 Learn more about the ASVAB .
Helpful skills
- Interest in shop mechanics, fixing engines and machinery
- Ability to use hand and power tools
- Preference for physical work
Civilian career relevance
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with marine transportation, commercial fishing, oil exploration, facility maintenance, heating and air conditioning, or diesel engine maintenance or repair. You'll also be able to consider a future as a marine engine mechanic.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2023-07-20