Automotive Mechanic Job Description

Automotive mechanic or automotive technician  is a mechanic who specializes in automobile maintenance, repair, and sometimes modification. A mechanic may be knowledgeable in working on all parts of a variety of car makes or may specialize either in a specific area or in a specific make of car. 

Job Descriptions: 

• Basic vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance.

• Repairing cars, main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. 

• Quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. The mechanic uses both electronic means of gathering data as well as their hands, ears, eyes and nose. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies.

• Auto body repair involves less work with oily and greasy parts of vehicles but involves exposure to particulate dust from sanding bodywork and potentially toxic chemical fumes from paint and related products. 

Requirement: post-secondary or secondary vocational education, prefer have ASE certified

Salary: varies, depend on company, level entry, and location.