How to hire a track repairer

How to hire a track repairer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step track repairer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a track repairer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new track repairer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the track repairer you need to hire. Certain track repairer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a track repairer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a track repairer that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of track repairers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Track Repairer	Description	Hourly rate
   Track Repairer		$18-34
   Repairer	The job of a repairer is general maintenance of machinery, general repairs, and routine fixing. They have a very wide range of jobs depending on the organization or workplace... Show more	$20-29

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Construction Equipment
   • Track Vehicles
   • MOS
   • Vehicle Air
   • Electrical System Repair
   • Troubleshoot
   • Diesel Engines
   • Combat
   • Hydraulic Brake Systems
   • Technical Guidance
   • Air Tools
   • Maintenance Checks
   • Direct Support
   • Hoisting

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   Responsibilities:

   • Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
   • Supervise and train equipment operators.- Direct deployment of mechanics and vehicles in combat operations and training exercises.
   • Maintain and repair trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other heavy equipment used for construction operations to support military operations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your track repairer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A track repairer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, track repairers' average salary in south carolina is 39% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level track repairers 47% less than senior-level track repairers.
   • Certifications. A track repairer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a track repairer's salary.

   Average track repairer salary

   $52,609yearly

   $25.29 hourly rate

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   Entry-level track repairer salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a track repairer job description

   A track repairer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a track repairer job description:

   Track repairer job description example

   Be the one that helps the Army National Guard stay on track as a Track Vehicle Repairer. Your primary responsibility will be to perform maintenance on track vehicles, and supervise activities that include fuel and electrical system repair.
   
   In this role, you will expand your mechanical skillset, and work on motorized track vehicle components like carburetors, transmissions, diesel power plants/packs, and other electrical systems.
   
   Repair diesel power plants/packs, compression ignition engine fuel systems, and compression ignition air induction systems
   
   Fix vehicle air cooling systems and vehicle liquid cooling systems, and track hull electrical systems and automatic transmission assemblies
   Service track vehicle cross drive transmission assemblies, transfer assemblies, hydraulic brake
   
   Some of the Skills You'll Learn
   Engine repair and tune up or replacement
   Body repair and body panel replacement
   
   Helpful Skills
   Interest in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical problems
   
   Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic or construction equipment mechanic.
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training for a Track Vehicle Repairer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Mechanic and Maintenance
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 heavy equipment mechanic continuous track equipment repairer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find track repairers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your track repairer job on Zippia to find and recruit track repairer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit track repairers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new track repairer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the track repairer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new track repairer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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