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Small engine mechanics Cluster
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics -
Earnings
They earn about 9 to 26 dollars an hour -
Education
High School
2-Year College or Technical Training -
Core tasks
Get a description of the problem from the engine’s owner
Provide customers with a price estimate
Use tools to locate the cause of the problem
Make repairs and replace broken parts
Perform routine maintenance, such as cleaning valves and oiling parts -
Work place
Work for engine repair shops, garages, boat marinas, and engine manufacturers
The work requires a lot of lot of bending and heavy lifting
Work a regular 40-hour week, with occasional evening and weekend work
Those who specialize in boat engines may work outdoors in all kinds of weather
Shops are noisy and dirty places to work -
Working condition
They usually work in well-lit shops and garages. These spaces are well-ventilated to allow poisonous exhaust fumes to escape from the room. Mechanics do a lot of bending, and they lift heavy equipment.