automotive mechanical repairer

• or equivalent experience

Additional Skills

• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Estimate parts and labour costs
• Provide customer service

Area of Specialization

• 4-wheel drive
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair
• Engine repair and overhaul
• Diagnostics
• Diesel engines
• Automatic transmission
• Drive train components
• Fuel and emission system
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
• Brake system
• Electrical and electronic system

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Work Location Information

• In shop

Automotive Service Technician Specific Skills

• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
• Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability

Truck and Transport and Truck-Trailer Mechanic Specific Skills

• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications