Automotive Specialty Technicians

To fix a vehicle, you need to focus on only one system or parts, like the brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
HIGH
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities

Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Getting Information Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
Computers and Electronics Know More
Customer and Personal Service Know More
Education and Training Know More
Engineering and Technology Know More
Mathematics Know More
Mechanical Know More
Sales and Marketing Know More

Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness Know More
  2. Control Precision Know More
  3. Extent Flexibility Know More
  4. Finger Dexterity Know More
  5. Hearing Sensitivity Know More
  6. Manual Dexterity Know More
  7. Oral Comprehension Know More
  8. Problem Sensitivity Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
Equipment Maintenance Know More
Judgment and Decision Making Know More
Operation Monitoring Know More
Operation and Control Know More
Repairing Know More
Troubleshooting Know More