Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.38 | 08/2018 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2018 |
| Equipment Selection | 2.B.3.c | 3.25 | 08/2018 |
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.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2018 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.5 | 08/2018 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.38 | 08/2018 |
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.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used. | Core | 51 | 08/2018 |
| Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments. | Core | 53 | 08/2018 |
| Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects. | Core | 52 | 08/2018 |
| Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors. | Core | 53 | 08/2018 |
| Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges. | Core | 53 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.18 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.68 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.24 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.08 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |