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
| 780 | 49 | $24.99/hr | $14.36/hr | $18.28/hr | $23.52/hr | $29.86/hr | $38.32/hr |
Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
Construction | 60 | $32.07/hr |
Manufacturing | 10 | $24.47/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 7,190 | $24.91/hr |
Information | 20 | $24.00/hr |
Financial Activities | 30 | $21.73/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 120 | $24.79/hr |
Education and Health Services | 20 | $23.89/hr |
Leisure and Hospitality | N/A | N/A |
Other Services | 5,340 | $23.89/hr |
Public Administration | 50 | $30.55/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.