Army MOS · Logistics
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Overview
A wheeled vehicle mechanic performs and supervises field level maintenance on light and heavy wheeled vehicles. The mechanic also conducts recovery operations involving these vehicles, their associated trailers, and material handling equipment.
Core Skills
- diagnostic troubleshooting
- technical documentation use
- maintenance management systems use
- preventive maintenance planning
- work order management
- inventory and parts management
- root cause analysis
- safety and compliance adherence
- teamwork and coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- SAP software
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- Cummins INSITE
Civilian Career Paths
- Fleet Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Diesel Engines (T2) · Funded · Promotion points
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Drive Train (T3) · Funded · Promotion points
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) · Funded · Promotion points
- Medium/Heavy Truck: Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (T8) · Funded · Promotion points
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Career Growth
- Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2)
- Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded · Promotion points
- ASE Master Medium-Heavy Truck Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
- Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
Related Occupations
- Rail Car Repairers
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Motorcycle Mechanics
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 91B. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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