Basic Job Description
The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer performs unit and direct/general support maintenance on chemical decontamination equipment, laundry and bath equipment, pumps, engines, burners, filter units, smoke generation and water purification or associated items. The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer are primarily responsible for supervising or performing maintenance on chemical equipment, quartermaster machinery, forced air-heaters and special purpose equipment.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Maintains (unit/direct and general support) and repairs electrical/fuel heater systems, pumps, erdulator type/reverse osmosis water purification systems, decontamination systems, protective filter systems, smoke generator systems, laundry washer/extractor systems (mechanical), dryer/tumbler systems (mechanical), and quartermaster/chemical equipment electrical systems. Maintains internal combustion engine ignition/fuel/cooling/electrical systems. Performs battlefield damage assessment and repair.
Supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties.
Training Information
12 weeks, 0 days, at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
ASVAB Score Required: 90 in aptitude area MM
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: very heavy
Physical Profile Requirement: 222222
Other Requirements
- Normal color vision required
Similar Civilian Occupations
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
