Vehicle Maintenance
Career Overview
$42k-$58k
salary range
222,590
jobs nationwide in 2018
10%
growth expected through 2028
Inspect brakes, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other vehicle parts.
Follow checklists to ensure that all critical vehicle parts are in working order.
Read work orders, and determine work required.
Repair or replace malfunctioning electrical equipment.
Perform regular vehicle maintenance including oil and tire changes.
Assist with disabled vehicles in route to their destination.
What It Takes
Are you curious about how machines work? Do you have a knack for fixing things? Did you grow up with a shoebox full of toy cars? If so, a career in vehicle maintenance and repair within the logistics industry might be a good fit.
People Skills
Maintenance technicians often discuss automotive repairs with drivers and managers. They must be courteous, good listeners, and ready to answer questions.
A Steady Hand
This career means being good with your hands and remaining calm and focused during complicated repairs.
Diagnostic Skills
Maintenance technicians often use diagnostic equipment on engine systems and component parts to identify and fix problems.
Hand and Arm Strength
Lots of heavy lifting and wrenching is a big part of the job.
Organization
A clean workspace and strong organizational skills are a must to maintain safety and accountability.
Career Progression
Step 1
Take automotive service tech course
Step 2
Receive certificate or associate degree
Step 3
Specialize in a key area (e.g. diesel repair)
Step 4
Begin managing other maintenance techs
Key Companies
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Stationary Engineering Powerhouse
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Corporate Tax Manager
3.
Construction Worker
4.
Lending Compliance Officer
5.
SIA Maintenance Technician
6.
Benefits Specialist
7.
Careers Military Zimmer Biomet
8.
Installer/Technician
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Wheeled Account Manager
10.
Direct Support Professional
11.
Packing / Clipping Associate
12.
Cyber Security Service Provider Analyst
13.
Material Handler Equipment Operator
14.
Machine Operator
15.
Correctional Officer IR
16.
Clerical Asst. IR
17.
Correctional Officer IYC
18.
Correctional Caseworker IYC
19.
Correctional Officer RDC
20.
Correctional Officer
21.
Correctional Officer
22.
Correctional Caseworker
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Correctional Casework Manager
24.
Correctional Offier
25.
Correctional Officer
26.
Correctional Officer
27.
Program Coordinator
28.
Chaplain
29.
Intelligence Analyst
30.
Correctional Officer
31.
Correctional Casework Manager
32.
Correctional Officer
33.
Maintenance Foreman
34.
Maintenance Supervisor
35.
Correctional Officer
36.
Correctional Officer
37.
Plant Foreman
38.
Mental Health Technician
39.
Environmental Services Technician
40.
Cook
41.
Case Manager
42.
Lab Support Services Tech
43.
Outpatient Therapy Access Rep
44.
Support Team Member
45.
Youth Care Worker
46.
Education Program Supervisor
47.
General Clerk
48.
Utility Shift Operator
49.
Warehouse Team Member
50.
Construction Tech
51.
Social Worker-MSW
52.
weekend/evening Supervisor and manager-Youth Treatment Facility
53.
LSCW Program Director- Youth Treatment Facility
54.
Team Lead- Stocking
55.
Team Lead- Food and Consumables
56.
Team Lead- Hardlines
57.
Team Lead- Seasonal
58.
Team Lead- Digital
59.
Team Lead- Deli/Bakery
60.
Team Lead- Front End
61.
Team Lead- Front End
62.
Team Lead- Front End
63.
Team Lead- Front End
64.
Team Lead- Apparel
65.
Team Lead- Stocking
66.
Team Lead- Stocking
67.
Team Lead- Overnight
68.
Team Lead- Deli/Bakery
69.
Team Lead- Front End
70.
Team Lead- Apparel
71.
Team Lead- Stocking
72.
Team Lead- Overnight
73.
Team Lead- Digital
74.
Team Lead- Apparel
75.
Landscape Crew Leader
76.
HVAC Installer
77.
Apprentice Plumber
78.
HVAC Service Technician
79.
Service Plumber
80.
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