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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

  
  
  
   
$47k/year
   
Train for up to 1 year
   
Some preparation needed
Also known as
Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech), Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Automotive Technician (Auto Tech), Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech), Heavy Line Technician (Heavy Line Tech), Lube Tech (Lubrication Technician), Mechanic, Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)

Skills

Decision Making: The ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and make logical decisions that align with goals and objectives.
Time Management: The ability to estimate and assess the time required to complete a task and manage progress.
Active Listening: The ability to concentrate on and respond to verbal/nonverbal communication to comprehend a speaker’s message.
Problem Solving: The ability to define a problem, determine the cause, evaluate alternatives, and implement a solution.
Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate information to make informed decisions.

Local Wage Data

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Hourly Wage

$29,270

$46,970

$75,360

$14.07

$22.58

$36.23

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