About This Career Path
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
A Day In The Life
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry
Salary Breakdown
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Average
$46,900
ANNUAL
$22.55
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,500
ANNUAL
$14.18
HOURLY
Mid Level
$44,950
ANNUAL
$21.61
HOURLY
Expert Level
$73,650
ANNUAL
$35.41
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
18,130
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Trainee Technician
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Automotive Service Technician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Foreperson, Shop Manager
Supporting Certifications
Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College
Arizona Western College
Coconino Community College
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
Yavapai College
Yavapai College
Mohave Community College
Mohave Community College
Eastern Arizona College
Eastern Arizona College
Northland Pioneer College
Northland Pioneer College
Eastern Arizona College
Degree Recommendations
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Top Expected Tasks
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
01
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
02
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
03
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
04
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
05
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
06
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
07
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
08
Align vehicles' front ends.
09
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
10
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
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