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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-3053.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

What this job is about

Assist in the repair and maintenance of outdoor power equipment.

What this work involves, step by step

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

  1. 1

    Obtain customer problem descriptions

    Gather detailed information from customers about the issues they are experiencing with their equipment.

  2. 2

    Inspect and test engines

    Use diagnostic instruments to test and inspect engines for malfunctions and verify repairs.

  3. 3

    Dismantle engines for examination

    Carefully dismantle engines using hand tools to examine parts for defects.

  4. 4

    Repair or replace defective parts

    Utilize hand tools to repair or replace faulty components such as carburetors and spark plugs.

  5. 5

    Reassemble and test engines

    Reassemble engines after repairs and conduct tests to ensure proper functionality.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.