Automotive Service Fundamental - Technician Careers
- Matt Howell
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min read
What is a car technician?
3 TOPICS:
Types of Technician Field
Types of Automotive Shop
General Career Positions in Automotive Shop
TYPES OF TECHNICIAN FIELD
Car & Light Truck Technician - Most Popular
Diesel Technician - Larger & Heavier Version
Heavy Equipment Technician - Off-Road Construction Version
Specialty Technician - Services in Specific Areas
Examples: Transmission, Body Collision, Paint
Interior Seat, Electronic, and MANY MORE!!!
TYPE OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SHOP
* NOTE: Type of Technician Shop and Career Positions are focused under Automotive & Light Truck Field.
New Car Dealership Service
Fully trained with specialty manufacturing support
PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection)
Warranty
Independent Repair Shop
Service offered on variety manufacturing vehicles
Tends to target on older vehicles
Lubrication Service
Well-Known for Quick Oil Change Services
May include other quick & simple services such as
- Replace Wiper Blades
- Replace Air Filters
- State Inspections
Fleet Shop
Company's own shop
EX: Taxi, Delivery (USPS, UPS, Fed Ex), Government (Police, Public Transportation)
NO Customer Service
May have odd schedule & shift to fit company's needs
Specialty Shop
May need basic automotive knowledge but must be fluent in specialty area.
Type of Specialty Shop can be Engine, Transmission, Dyno Test, Tire/Wheel, Exhaust, Body Repair & Paint, Windshield, Audio System, Aftermarket Merchandising, and others.
General Career Positions in Automotive Shop
NOTE:
Fleet Shop does NOT have Service Advisor/Writer because there are NO customers
First year level technician usually starts as Quick Lube Technician and climb up to Level C Technician.
Level A is the top level technician with full knowledge in automotive technology.
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