Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
- Careers: Tech & Engineering
- Level: Operational
- Salary: $34,769 - $69,538 per year
- Outlook: Stable
- Education: Associate's Degree
Key skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
Career path
- lower level jobs: Technicien en pneus · Technicien en lubrification · Apprenti mécanicien automobile
- higher level jobs: Mécanicien principal/expert · Chef d'atelier/gérant · Instructeur/formateur automobile
AI impact
AI will increasingly assist automotive technicians with advanced diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and optimizing repair procedures. While some routine tasks may become automated, the need for human expertise in complex repairs, interpreting data, and adapting to new vehicle technologies (like EVs and autonomous systems) will remain strong. Technicians will integrate AI tools into their workflows, shifting focus towards analysis and specialized interventions.
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Automotive Technology · Vehicle Maintenance · Automotive Diagnostics · Mechanical Repair · Engineering · Technical Skills · Vocational Trades · Technical · Automotive · Skilled Trade
Frequently asked questions
What does a Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic do?
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
What is the salary of a Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic?
The typical salary range is $34,769 - $69,538 per year.
What is the job outlook for a Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic?
The outlook is Stable.