Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
What they do?
Automotive service technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
A. Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
B. Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
C. Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
D. Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
Where they find work?
1. Other services (except public administration) - 51.0%
2. Retail trade - 24.0%
3. Transportation and warehousing - 9.0%
4. Wholesale trade - 4.0%
5. Public administration - 2.0%
6. Motor vehicle parts manufacturing - 1.0%
7. Real estate and rental and leasing - 1.0%
What education do I need?
1. Automotive service technicians
2. Completion of secondary school is usually required.
3. On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by employers.
4. Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics
5. Completion of secondary school is usually required.
6. Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or industry courses in truck or heavy-duty equipment mechanics is re
High School Subject that will help:
1. English
2. Business
3. Mechanics
4. Sciences
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers is $17.24/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and equipment operators sector and close to the average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
2% of Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($17.24) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (2%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (19%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Mechanics
2. Computerized equipment
3. Diagrams/schematics
