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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explain proper operation of vehicle systems to customers. | Core | 109 | 07/2015 |
| Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools. | Core | 107 | 07/2015 |
| Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe. | Core | 107 | 07/2015 |
| Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage. | Core | 109 | 07/2015 |
| Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs. | Core | 107 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.01 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.61 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.62 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.28 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |