O*NET-SOC 49-3023.00

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Repairing2.B.3.l3.7508/2022
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.6208/2022
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.508/2022
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.508/2022
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.3808/2022
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2022
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8808/2022
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.7508/2022
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.7508/2022
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2022
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2022

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.Core3608/2022
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.Core8108/2022
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.Core8208/2022
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.Core8208/2022
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.Core8208/2022

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.3311/2023
Investigative3.5711/2023
Enterprising1.5911/2023
Social1.4411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.