Automotive Specialty Technicians
Did You Know:*
- Automotive service technicians and mechanics must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques.
- Formal automotive technician training is the best preparation.
- Opportunities should be very good for those who complete postsecondary automotive training programs; those without formal automotive training are likely to face competition for entry-level jobs.
Industry Areas
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Automobile Dealers
- Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Overall Kind of Work*
Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity or alternative fuels, such as ethanol. They perform basic care maintenanc...
Work Environment*
Civilian
While in 2008, most automotive service technicians worked a standard 40 hour week, 24 percent worked longer hours. Some may work evenings and weekends to satisfy customer service needs. Generally,...
Workweek Breakdown
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Workplace at a Glance
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 76.14% (Private For-Profit)
- 1.06% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 2.52% (State and Local Govt)
- 1.53% (Federal Government)
- 18.76% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics