Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
O*NET Code: 49-3023.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (17)
Repairing4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Active Listening3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Speaking3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (35)
🔥Apple Safari
Internet browser software
🔥Microsoft Edge
Internet browser software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Mozilla Firefox
Internet browser software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Facilities management software
0Amcom AUTOS2000
Facilities management software
0AutoZone ALLDATA
Data base user interface and query software
0Blue Streak Electronics Buell Diagnostic
Analytical or scientific software
0CODA Engine Analysis System
Analytical or scientific software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Estimating software
Project management software
0Genisys Fast Fixes
Data base reporting software
0Hunter WinAlign
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Notes
Electronic mail software
0Internet browser software
Internet browser software
0Mainsaver Asset Management
Facilities management software
0Mitchell Manager Invoicing System
Accounting software
0Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager
Facilities management software
0Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
Analytical or scientific software
0Online service manual database software
Information retrieval or search software
0Recordkeeping software
Data base user interface and query software
0SPX/OTC Genisys ConnecTech PC
Analytical or scientific software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
Facilities management software
0Snap-On ShopKey
Facilities management software
0Technical manual database software
Information retrieval or search software
0Vehicle management software
Data base user interface and query software
0Work order management software
Data base user interface and query software
0YouTube
Video creation and editing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Salary: $50,000
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Salary: $50,000
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics → Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Transition Difficulty: Easy (82% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 4
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Repairing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 4
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Equipment Selection
Current: 3Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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