Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
O*NET Code: 49-3053.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
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💼 Also Known As
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⚡ Skills (10)
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Repairing4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Active Listening3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (9)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
0Ideal Computer Systems Ideal OPE
Data base user interface and query software
0Land & Sea DYNO-MAX
Analytical or scientific software
0RepairTRAX
Data base user interface and query software
0Sale processing software
Point of sale POS software
0Smart Equipment Repair
Data base user interface and query software
0VersaDyne small engine test system
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
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📊 Skills Comparison
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics → Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Transition Difficulty: Easy (59% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (10)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 4Target: 4
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Repairing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Equipment Maintenance
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Equipment Selection
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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