An Auto Mechanic, or Service Technician, fixes vehicles and replaces their parts for customers. Their duties include inspecting the vehicle’s mechanical components and its engine, diagnosing problems with vehicles and performing maintenance and repair work on cars, trucks and other vehicles.
A Auto Mechanic should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Auto Mechanic should be able to execute:
- Using manual and computerized diagnostic methods to identify potential problems in a car
- Explaining mechanical problems and possible solutions to clients
- Planning work and testing procedures using charts, experience and other organizational methods
- Testing parts and systems to ensure they work correctly
- Ensuring all critical parts are checked and tested
- Performing basic automotive care, including changing oil and rotating tires
- Repairing or replacing worn, old or defective parts of a car
- Repairing or modifying a car to a client’s specifications, if possible
A competitive Auto Mechanic will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Organizational skills
- Ability to schedule
- Dexterity and coordination
- Mechanical skills and knowledge of mechanical systems
- Customer service skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with complex electronic control systems
- Ability to use computerized diagnostic equipment well
