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72410.01 – Automotive service technicians

Automotive service technicians inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars and light trucks. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Automotive brake specialist
  • Automotive electrical technician
  • Automotive service technician
  • Motor vehicle diesel engine mechanic
  • Transmission technician

Core competencies

  • Preventative Maintenance to identify potential issues and perform scheduled maintenance on vehicle systems to prevent malfunctions and provide long-term vehicle reliability and safety
  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to locate issues accurately, whether they are related to the engine, transmission or onboard electronics and promptly and correctly resolve them
  • Sound Localization to diagnose issues accurately, by precisely locating the source of vehicle sounds, such as detecting engine knocks or identifying brake squeaks
  • Auditory Attention to be able to identify different specific mechanical sounds in a noisy environment, in order to accurately diagnose potential issues
  • Attention to Detail to meticulously inspect, diagnose and repair vehicle systems, such as identifying a barely visible crack in a brake line or detecting slight irregularities in engine performance
  • Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery to understand diagnostics of various automotive systems and components, including engines, transmissions and electrical systems and knowing how to repair them

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
  • Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
  • Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
  • Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
  • Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements.

Additional information

  • With additional training, mobility is possible between automobile and truck and transport mechanics.
  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • With experience, mechanics and technicians in this unit group may progress to supervisory positions.
  • Workers in this unit group may specialize in the following areas: engine and fuel systems, transmission systems, air conditioning, cooling and heating systems, steering, alignment, brakes, drive lines, suspension, electrical and electronic systems, truck-trailer repair or diagnostic services.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators (72411)
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401)
  • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (94200)
  • Recreation vehicle technicians (72423.02)
  • Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (92020)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

724 – Technical maintenance trades

Minor group

7241 – Automotive service technicians

Unit group

72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

Occupational profile

72410.01 – Automotive service technicians

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