Stryker Systems Maintainer

Overview

The Stryker Systems Maintainer works as part of a team to maintain the Stryker family of vehicles and keep the vehicles and the operating systems running smoothly. Some of those vehicles include the M1128 Mobile Gun System, M1132 Engineer Support Vehicle, M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle and M1135 NBC Recon Vehicle.

Job duties

• Perform field- and sustainment-level maintenance on various vehicle systems to include the suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, fire extinguisher/suppression systems and vehicular mounted armament
• Supervise use, maintenance and security of power tools and ensure compliance with shop safety program
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to junior-grade Soldiers
• Perform battlefield damage assessment and repair

Training

Job training for a Stryker Systems Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including inspection and repair of Stryker engines and systems. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Engine disassembly and repair Repair of hydraulic, fuel and electrical systems Repair and maintenance of armament systems

Required ASVAB score

Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 87 OR General Technical (GT): 85 Mechanical Maintenance (MM): 92 Learn more about the ASVAB .

Helpful skills

• Interest in mathematics, shop mechanics and engine mechanics
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with auto and construction equipment dealers and farm equipment companies. You'll be able to pursue a position as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic or construction equipment mechanic.