U.S. Army/Army Reserves

JOB DUTIES Perform daily systems checks Repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines Troubleshoot and repair watercraft propulsion machinery Repair and service hoisting, lift machinery and engine-related electrical systems REQUIREMENTS Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. TRAINING Job training for a watercraft engineer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part 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