U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-3023.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

What this job is about

Ensure vehicles are inspected, repaired, and maintained to meet safety and performance standards.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Inspect vehicles for damage
The agent inspects vehicles for damage and records findings for necessary repairs.
2
Test drive vehicles
The agent test drives vehicles and tests components using diagnostic equipment.
3
Repair and replace parts
The agent repairs, replaces, or adjusts defective parts such as brakes and fuel injectors.
4
Estimate repair costs
The agent estimates costs of vehicle repairs and discusses them with customers.
5
Maintain cleanliness of work area
The agent ensures the work area is clean and organized for efficient operations.

Tools used in this work

Apple SafariMicrosoft EdgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.