Automotive Service Technician

As an automotive service technician, you will inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot and service the mechanical components that keep cars and light trucks running safely. You may work in garages, dealerships, manufacturing facilities or any workplace where vehicles are maintained and repaired.

Does this sound like you?

You have mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

You have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

You're comfortable with tools, equipment and machinery.

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Typical responsibilities

Read system blueprints and specifications
Inspect and repair tires, suspensions, brake control systems, wheels and bearings
Repair drive shafts and axles
Install interior and exterior components
Wire electrical systems for all types of cars and light trucks
Operating hoisting and lifting equipment

Common skills you need for the trades

Math

Math is used across the skilled trades. You may work with decimals, fractions, measurements, conversions, area and volume to plan work, calculate materials, monitor operations and troubleshoot.

Reading

Strong reading skills help you work safely and effectively on the job. You’ll use them to understand instructions, equipment manuals, safety information, drawings and other technical information.

Science

Basic science principles help you understand how things work and how materials behave. Across the trades, this can include concepts like electricity, heat, force, pressure and the properties of different materials.

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