| General-purpose vehicles cater to the general | | | | problem. |
| functions of transport by meeting business or | | | | - They should ensure regular servicing of the |
| household transport requirements. The job options | | | | vehicles. |
| include garage mechanics, construction equipment | | | | - The mechanic should be able to draw inferences |
| mechanics and vehicle or tank repairers. | | | | on the maintenance work carried out and keep a |
| Responsibilities involved in general-purpose vehicle | | | | record. This serves as a guideline for the new |
| maintenance careers: | | | | staff and helps them to perform well. |
| The maintenance of the vehicles is the prime | | | | - Mechanics are required to follow the safety |
| duty of a general-purpose vehicle mechanic. | | | | instructions religiously, to avoid any mishap. |
| Proper servicing of the vehicles is very important. | | | | Working condition and eligibility: |
| All defects and malfunctions should be detected | | | | Mechanics generally work inside large garages but |
| and repaired in time. This is critical to the use of | | | | at times they are required to work outdoors. |
| military vehicles. Heavy military vehicles such as | | | | Physically fit, men and women, generally take up |
| tanks, missile-launchers and military buses need | | | | careers in general-purpose vehicle maintenance. |
| regular servicing. Some of the duties of | | | | The special field of tank repairing is offered only |
| general-purpose vehicle mechanics are mentioned | | | | to men. |
| below: | | | | The basic qualifications required for this field are |
| - Mechanics carry out regular inspections of the | | | | the completion of high school, with some |
| general-purpose vehicles. | | | | vocational courses in industrial arts or auto |
| - They detect the problems in heavy vehicles | | | | mechanics. |
| such as tanks, buses, trucks, jeeps and other | | | | Generally, the training takes about 8 to 29 weeks |
| military and commercial vehicles. They analyze the | | | | of classroom teaching, with practical hands-on, on |
| problems through visual examinations and | | | | the job. Defense services provide apprenticeship |
| equipment tests. | | | | programs for the selected candidates. |
| - They are required to repair and maintain the | | | | In the case of a general-purpose vehicle |
| parts and other vehicle equipment. | | | | maintenance career, the candidate is required to |
| - They should be able to repair the defect | | | | clear a course in basic general-purpose vehicle |
| detected. | | | | maintenance. Training courses such as the |
| - They are expected to replace the damaged | | | | Journeyman Apprentice AFSC 2T334 is |
| parts, not functioning well. Major equipment of | | | | compulsory. |
| vehicle-body-parts, such as the brakes, fuel, | | | | Candidates must have mechanical aptitude. They |
| steering and the suspension system should be | | | | are expected to be interested in automotive |
| replaced if need be. | | | | engines and their functioning. It is important for |
| - They should be able to reassemble the good or | | | | candidates to be prepared for physical and |
| repaired parts and test and re-test their condition. | | | | strenuous work. |
| - They must work out on an appropriate | | | | Job prospects: |
| maintenance schedule to check the working | | | | Generally, mechanics begin their career as |
| condition of the different vehicles. | | | | equipment repairers and work under supervisors |
| - The mechanic is expected to conduct regular | | | | initially. The relevant experience and expertise in |
| inspection of the vehicles. Surprise inspections | | | | the field could ensure an appraisal to the post of |
| should be carried out to counter any existing | | | | supervisor or manager. |