Occupational Employment Statistics
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Excludes “Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Northeast Minnesota
| 610 | 42 | $24.46/hr | $15.18/hr | $17.90/hr | $23.38/hr | $29.48/hr | $34.80/hr |
Construction | 30 | $31.70/hr |
Manufacturing | 10 | $26.47/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 6,780 | $24.55/hr |
Information | 20 | $27.21/hr |
Financial Activities | N/A | N/A |
Professional and Business Services | 90 | $27.37/hr |
Education and Health Services | 20 | $26.68/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
Other Services | 4,580 | $23.51/hr |
Public Administration | 60 | $35.06/hr |
- Maintain cleanliness of work area.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
- Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
- Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
- Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.