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Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance
Install and maintain all water, natural gas and fire suppression systems
Monitor systems operation to compliance with local, state, federal and DoD regulations
Install and operate field potable water treatment equipment
Remove, repair and replace defective system components
Analyze water to determine water purification treatment methods
Survey proposed facility work to determine resource requirements
Career TasksKeeping pipes flowing
The Air Force must maintain thousands of miles of fuel and water lines essential to our daily operations. It’s the job of Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialists to manage the plumbing, wastewater collection systems, liquid fuel storage and natural gas distribution systems on every base. These professionals are highly trained in a wide variety of areas, including the principles of operation and construction and fire suppression systems in order to keep our bases running smoothly while upholding the highest environmental standards.
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Minimum Education High school diploma or GED with 15 college credits ASVAB Requirements Mechanical; Electronics Qualifications- Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Freedom from fear of confined spaces Freedom from fear of heights
- Normal color vision
- Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
Training & Education
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.-
Basic military Training
8.5 weeks
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Technical Training
86 days
Tech School Location
Sheppard AFB TX
Status upon Completion
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Mechanical and Electrical Technology
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