Automotive service technicians and mechanics

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- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems of cars, light trucks, buses, and commercial transport trucks.

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Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Automotive service technicians

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.

Mechanical repairers - motor vehicle manufacturing

Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems, to locate faults and malfunctions

Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit

Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools

Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance

Complete reports to record problems and work performed.

Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics

Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems

Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems including structural, brake and electrical systems.

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.

Also Known As

apprentice motor vehicle mechanic
automobile mechanic
automotive service technician
brake systems mechanic
bus mechanic

mechanical upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing

motor repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing

transmission mechanic

truck and transport mechanic

truck-trailer repairer

tune-up specialist - motor vehicle

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Automotive service technicians

Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.

Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification.

Trade certification for automotive service technicians is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Automotive service technician (transmission) trade certification is compulsory in Ontario.

Automotive service technician (steering, suspension and brakes) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario.

Automotive service technician (service station mechanic) trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.

Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified automotive service technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing

Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.

On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by employers.

Truck and transport and truck-trailer mechanics

Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program are usually required.

Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship or A combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in truck or heavy duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification.

Trade certification for truck and transport mechanics is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Yukon.

Transport trailer technician trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.

Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified truck-trailer repairers and truck and transport mechanics upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: Yes
Red Seal: Yes

Regulation Body

Skilled Trades NB

Employment by Sex

The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

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1.1%

Female

98.9%

Male

Employment by age

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

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12.2%

15-24

21.6%

25-34

21.9%

35-44

20.1%

45-54

20.8%

55-64

3.4%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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8.9%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

15.1%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

38.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

36.3%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

1.1%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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54.3%

Other services (except public administration)

17.3%

Retail trade

8.1%

Transportation and warehousing

20.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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18.10%

Northeast

30.50%

Southeast

17.30%

Southwest

20.50%

Central

13.60%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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$46,800

Northeast

$52,800

Southeast

$53,800

Southwest

$53,400

Central

$52,400

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

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