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49-3023.00 - Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

The occupation code you requested, 49-3023.01 (Automotive Master Mechanics), is no longer in use. In the future, please use 49-3023.00 (Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics) instead.

Sample of reported job titles: Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech), Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Heavy Line Technician, Lube Technician, Master Automotive Technician (Master Auto Tech), Mechanic, Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
86	Core	Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
85	Core	Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
85	Core	Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
84	Core	Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
84	Core	Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
84	Core	Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
82	Core	Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
81	Core	Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
80	Core	Align vehicles' front ends.
79	Core	Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
79	Core	Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
78	Core	Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
78	Core	Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
78	Core	Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
78	Core	Maintain cleanliness of work area.
75	Core	Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
75	Core	Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
74	Core	Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
74	Core	Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
74	Core	Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
73	Core	Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
72	Core	Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
71	Core	Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
70	Core	Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
66	Core	Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
72	Supplemental	Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
71	Supplemental	Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
71	Supplemental	Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Not available	Not available	Repair or rebuild transmissions.
Not available	Not available	Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, and friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Accounting software — Mitchell Manager Invoicing System
Analytical or scientific software — Blue Streak Electronics Buell Diagnostic; CODA Engine Analysis System; Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm; SPX/OTC Genisys ConnecTech PC (see all 5 examples)
Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Data base reporting software — Genisys Fast Fixes
Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software; Database software ; Recordkeeping software; Work order management software (see all 6 examples)
Electronic mail software — IBM Notes ; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — SAP
Facilities management software — Alliance Automotive Shop Controller; Amcom AUTOS2000; Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro; Snap-On ShopKey (see all 6 examples)
Information retrieval or search software — Online service manual database software; Technical manual database software
Internet browser software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
Project management software — Estimating software
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Video creation and editing software — YouTube
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Acoustic ear muffs or defenders — Protective ear muffs
Acoustic sensors — Mechanics' stethoscopes
Adjustable widemouth pliers — Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
Adjustable wrenches
Air compressors
Ammeters
Anvils — Dolly blocks
Automotive cleaners — Fuel injection cleaners
Automotive exhaust emission analyzers — Exhaust analyzers; Portable exhaust analyzers; Smoke machines
Automotive honing machine — Brake cylinder hones; Brake rotor hones; Engine cylinder hones
Awls
Ball peen hammer — Ball peen hammers
Bar code reader equipment — Code readers
Battery acid hydrometers — Battery hydrometers
Battery chargers — Battery jump starters
Battery testers — Battery load testers; Battery/alternator testers
Bench vises — Vises
Blow torch — Cutting torches
Bolt cutters
Borescope inspection equipment — Borescopes
Box end wrenches — Ratcheting box wrenches
Brake drum lathe — Brake drum lathes; Rotor/drum brake lathes
Brake repair kits — Brake shoe tools; Brake tools; Disc brake pad spreaders; Shoe retaining spring tools
C clamps — Locking C-clamps
Calipers — Dial calipers
Capacitance meters — Capacity testers
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Circuit tester — Circuit testers; Continuity testers; Test lights
Claw hammer — Claw hammers
Cleaning scrapers — Gasket scrapers
Cold chisels
Combination pliers
Combination wrenches
Compressed air gun — Impact guns; Pneumatic chassis lubriguns
Compression testers — Compression analyzers; Cylinder leakage testers
Cutting die — Metal cutting dies
Deburring tool — Deburring tools
Desktop computers
Diagonal cut pliers — Diagonal cutting pliers
Dial indicator or dial gauge — Dial gauges; Dial indicators
Digital testers — Computerized engine analyzers; Handheld computer diagnostic equipment
Dollies — Auto body dollies
Drill bit set — Drill bit sets
Drill press or radial drill — Drill presses; Workshop presses
Dynamometers
Engine ignition systems — Dwell meters
Engine or vehicle stands — Engine stands; Frame racks; Jack stands
Feeler gauges — Spark plug gapping tools
Flat hand file — Flat files
Forklifts
Gas detectors — Combustible gas detectors
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus — Gas welding equipment; Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Grease guns
Growler tester — Coil testers
Hacksaw — Hacksaws
Hammers — 5 pound sledge hammers; Brass hammers; Soft face hammers; Wheel weight hammers (see all 6 examples)
Hand clamps — Clutch holding tools
Hand reamer — Reamers
Heat guns
Heat tracing equipment — Infrared digital thermometers; Infrared thermometers
Hex keys — Allen wrenches
Hoists — Chain hoists
Hole gauge — Bore gauges
Hose cutter — Hose cutters
Hydraulic press brake — Hydraulic shop presses
Hydraulic press frames — Hydraulic presses
Impact wrenches
Inspection mirror — Inspection mirrors
Integrated circuit testers — Light emitting diode LED circuit testers; Mini circuit testers
Jacks — Transmission jacks
Laser printers
Leak testing equipment — Combustion leak detectors; Leak detecting diagnostic smoke machines; Leak detection smoke machines; Light emitting diode LED leak detector lights
Levels — Laser levels
Linemans pliers — Insulated pliers
Liquid leak detectors — Leak detectors; Refrigerant leak detectors
Locking pliers — Channel lock pliers; Locking jaw pliers
Longnose pliers — Long nose pliers
Magnetic tools — Magnetic pickup tools
Metal band sawing machine — Bandsaws
Metal inert gas welding machine — Metal inert gas MIG welders
Micrometers
Mill saw file — Single-cut mill saw files
Motor starter controls — Remote starter switches
Multi gas monitors — 5-gas emissions analyzers; Refrigerant gas analyzers; Refrigerant identifiers
Multimeters — 2-channel lab scopes; Clamp-on multimeters
Needlenose pliers
Nibblers
Nut drivers
Ohmmeters
Oil gun — Oil injectors
Open end wrenches — Crescent wrenches
Organic light emitting displays — Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools; Auto scanners; Modular diagnostic information systems; Scan tools (see all 7 examples)
Oscilloscopes
Oxygen sensors
Paint sprayers — High velocity low pressure HVLP spray guns
Personal computers
Picks
Pipe bending tools — Brake line flaring tools
Pipe or tube cutter — Exhaust/tail pipe cutters; Tube cutters; Tubing cutters
Pipe wrenches
Plasma arc welding machine — Plasma cutters
Pneumatic drill — Air drills; Pneumatic drills
Pneumatic hammer — Air chisels; Air hammers
Pneumatic impact wrenches — Air wrenches; Butterfly air wrenches; Pneumatic wrenches
Pneumatic sanding machines — Air sanders; Pneumatic orbital sanders; Sandblasters
Pneumatic vacuum equipment — Brake bleeders; Hydraulic bleed tools; Pneumatic fluid evacuators; Pressure brake bleeders
Portable data input terminals — Computerized scanners
Power buffers — Buffers; Polishers
Power drills — Angle drills; Electric drills
Power flaring tool — Flaring tools
Power grinders — Grinding equipment
Power riveter — Rivet guns
Power sanders
Power saws — Circular saws; Reciprocating saws
Pressure indicators — Diesel modulator shift testers; Engine oil pressure testers; Manifold gauge sets; Oil pressure gauges (see all 5 examples)
Pressure or steam cleaners — Power washers; Steam cleaning equipment
Protective gloves
Pry bars
Pullers — Bearing pullers; Gear pullers; Hand pullers; Power pullers (see all 8 examples)
Punches or nail sets or drifts — Center punches; Pin punches; Punches; Taper punches
Rasps — Stickleback rasps
Ratchets
Razor knives
Refrigerant compressors — Air conditioner chargers
Remote reading thermometers — Non-contact thermometers
Retaining ring pliers — External snap ring pliers; Internal retaining ring pliers
Rivet tools — Riveting tools
Safety glasses
Safety shoes
Screw extractors — Screw extractor sets
Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight blade screwdrivers
Scribers
Shears
Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine — Shielded arc welding tools
Socket sets — Antenna socket sets; Socket wrench sets
Sockets — Socket wrenches
Soldering iron — Soldering irons
Spark plug tester — Ignition testers
Spark plug wrench — Spark plug sockets
Specialty wrenches — Breaker bars; Chain wrenches; Locking wrenches; Ratcheting gear wrenches (see all 11 examples)
Speed sensors — Revolutions per minute RPM gauges; Timing lights
Steering wheel puller — Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Strap wrenches
Stripping tools — Wire strippers
Tachometers — Laser photo tachometers
Tape measures
Taps — Metal cutting taps
Tire changing machines
Tire pressure gauge — Tire pressure gauges
Tongue and groove pliers
Torque wrenches
Torx keys — Torx screwdrivers
Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe — Bench lathes
Trim or molding tools — Carbon scrapers; Scrapers; Spoons
Tube bending machine — Tubing benders
Two way radios
Ultrasonic examination equipment — Ultrasonic diagnostic kits
Utility knives
Vacuum gauges
Vacuum pumps — Antifreeze recovery equipment; Freon recovery equipment
Valve seat cutter — Valve seating equipment
Voltage or current meters — Alternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps; In-line ignition spark testers; Spark plug testers; Voltmeters (see all 6 examples)
Welding masks
Welding or soldering kit — Spot welding kits
Wheel alignment equipment — Computerized suspension analyzers; Front end alignment equipment; Wheel alignment machines
Wheel balancing equipment — Strobe wheel balancing systems for heavy vehicles; Wheel balancers
Wheel nut or lug wrench — Lug wrenches
Winches
Wire brushes
Wire cutters
Wire or cable cutter — Cable cutters
Workshop cranes

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
93		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
65		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
59		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
56		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
55		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
48		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
46		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
44		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
41		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
39		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
38		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
38		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
37		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
32		Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
32		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
32		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
25		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
24		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
24		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
21		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
17		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
14		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
14		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
11		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
7		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
4		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
3		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
3		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
3		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
2		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
2		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
1		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
1		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
75		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
70		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
67		Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
66		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
66		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
64		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
60		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
58		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
58		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
56		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
55		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
50		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
49		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
49		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
49		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
47		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
47		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
45		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
45		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
39		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
36		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
35		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
31		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
31		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
30		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
27		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
25		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
24		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
24		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
22		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
20		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
17		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
72		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
72		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
72		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
72		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
70		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
67		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
66		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
66		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
66		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
66		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
64		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
61		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
58		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
58		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
58		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
52		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
52		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
52		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
52		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
50		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
49		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
49		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
47		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
47		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
45		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
45		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
44		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
44		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
38		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
38		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
36		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
35		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
34		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
34		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
33		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
33		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
30		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
28		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
27		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
27		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
25		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
25		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
24		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
20		Night Vision — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
19		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
8		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
82		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
80		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
80		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
77		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
73		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
70		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
68		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
67		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
67		Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
65		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
64		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
64		Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
64		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
63		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
63		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
61		Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
60		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
59		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
57		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
55		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
53		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
52		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
51		Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
51		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
49		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
49		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
49		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
49		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
47		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
45		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
45		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
45		Providing Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
43		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
41		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
40		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
37		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
36		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
34		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
21		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Align equipment or machinery.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Clean work areas.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Plan work procedures.
Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
Repair defective engines or engine components.
Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
Rebuild parts or components.
Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
97		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
95		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
95		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
92		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
91		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
91		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
91		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
90		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
86		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
86		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
85		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
81		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
81		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
80		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
79		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
76		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
75		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
74		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
74		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
74		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
71		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
66		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
65		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
64		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
63		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
62		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
62		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
55		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
55		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
55		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
54		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
54		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
54		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
54		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
53		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
50		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
49		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
49		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
49		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
42		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
36		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
32		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
28		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
25		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
25		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
20		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
19		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
18		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
16		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
15		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
8		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
7		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
6		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
5		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
3		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
42		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
33		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
25		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
3		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
0		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
85		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
81		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
76		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
73		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
70		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
70		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
69		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
68		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
68		Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
68		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
67		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
65		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
58		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
56		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
55		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
43		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
56		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
56		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
47		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
45		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
43		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
33		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

49-2092.00	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
49-2096.00	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
49-3031.00	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
49-3041.00	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3042.00	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Bright Outlook
49-3051.00	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3052.00	Motorcycle Mechanics
49-9012.00	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
49-9041.00	Industrial Machinery Mechanics
53-6051.07	Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020)	$21.18 hourly, $44,050 annual
State wages
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Employment (2020)	703,800 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)	Little or no change
Projected job openings (2020-2030)	69,000
State trends

Top industries (2020)	Retail Trade (44% employed in this sector) Other Services (Except Public Administration) (33%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data and 2020-2030 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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