
Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
Also called: Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Master Automotive Technician (Master Auto Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)
What they do:
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
On the job, you would:
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- computers and electronics
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Persistence
- Independence
- Initiative
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Data base user interface and query software
Video creation and editing software
Facilities management software
- Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
- Snap-On ShopKey
Education
Job Outlook
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