Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
SOC Code: 49-3023
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 89.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Troubleshooting, Repairing, Repairing.
AI-Proof Score: 89.2 — Very High
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Median Salary
$49,670
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Job Growth
4.2%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Troubleshooting
- •Repairing
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Judgment and Decision Making
Common Tasks
- ✓Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- ✓Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- ✓Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- ✓Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
- ✓Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation