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Audio Arts Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Audio Arts Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For people with a musical ear who also want hands-on technical training in recording and sound equipment. Use the tools below to see which audio arts roles fit your background and goals.

This field covers both the creative side (music production) and the technical side (live sound, acoustics), which require different skill emphases. Use the tools below to explore Audio Arts-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Studio Assistant, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Recording Engineer or Studio Owner. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Avid Pro Tools Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Audio Arts careers/jobs, (2) Find Audio Arts job listings, (3) Prepare for Audio Arts careers, and (4) Provide Audio Arts career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Audio Arts careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Audio Arts Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Audio Arts careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Audio Arts, so relevant Audio Arts jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Audio Arts Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Audio Arts Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Audio Arts careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 41 Audio Arts Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

11 Audio Arts careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Audio Arts-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Audio Arts-Related Jobs

Audio and Video Technicians 26.2% Audio Installer; Audio Technician; Audio Video Technician; Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician; Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist); AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician); AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist); AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist); AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician); AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician); Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 26.2% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Installer; Audio Technician; Audio Video Technician; Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician; Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist); AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician); AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist); AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist); AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician); AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician); Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Sound Engineering Technicians 17.4% Audio DSP Engineer (Audio Digital Signal Processor Engineer); Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Audio Recording Engineer; Audio Technician (Audio Tech); Audio Video Engineer; Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 17.4% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio DSP Engineer (Audio Digital Signal Processor Engineer); Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Audio Recording Engineer; Audio Technician (Audio Tech); Audio Video Engineer; Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech)
Audiologists 15.7% Audiology Doctor (AUD); Audiology Extern
Occupation: Audiologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 15.7% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audiology Doctor (AUD); Audiology Extern
Hearing Aid Specialists 11.3% Audiology Assistant; Audiology Technician; Audioprosthologist
Occupation: Hearing Aid Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.3% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audiology Assistant; Audiology Technician; Audioprosthologist
Broadcast Technicians 11.2% Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Radio Station Audio Engineer; Television Audio Engineer
Occupation: Broadcast Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.2% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Radio Station Audio Engineer; Television Audio Engineer
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 9.1% Audio Visual Aids Technician (AV Aids Tech); Audio Visual Collections Coordinator (AV Collections Coordinator); Audio Visual Commissioning Specialist (AV Commissioning Specialist); Audio Visual Coordinator (AV Coordinator); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Occupation: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.1% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Visual Aids Technician (AV Aids Tech); Audio Visual Collections Coordinator (AV Collections Coordinator); Audio Visual Commissioning Specialist (AV Commissioning Specialist); Audio Visual Coordinator (AV Coordinator); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 6.2% Audio Visual Engineer (AV Engineer); Audio Visual Manager
Occupation: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.2% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Visual Engineer (AV Engineer); Audio Visual Manager
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 0.3% Audio Installer
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.3% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Installer
Library Technicians 0.2% Audio-Visual Aide
Occupation: Library Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.2% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio-Visual Aide
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers -3.8% A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Audio Installer; Audio Video Installer; Audio Video Mechanic; AV Repairer (Audio Video Repairer)
Occupation: Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -3.8% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Audio Installer; Audio Video Installer; Audio Video Mechanic; AV Repairer (Audio Video Repairer)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles -16.2% Car Audio Installer
Occupation: Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -16.2% Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Car Audio Installer

11 Audio Arts careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Audio Arts-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Audio Arts-Related Jobs

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $ 119,200 Audio Visual Engineer (AV Engineer); Audio Visual Manager
Occupation: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer National Median Salary: $ 119,200 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Visual Engineer (AV Engineer); Audio Visual Manager
Audiologists $ 87,740 Audiology Doctor (AUD); Audiology Extern
Occupation: Audiologists National Median Salary: $ 87,740 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audiology Doctor (AUD); Audiology Extern
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $ 64,370 Audio Visual Aids Technician (AV Aids Tech); Audio Visual Collections Coordinator (AV Collections Coordinator); Audio Visual Commissioning Specialist (AV Commissioning Specialist); Audio Visual Coordinator (AV Coordinator); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Occupation: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists National Median Salary: $ 64,370 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Visual Aids Technician (AV Aids Tech); Audio Visual Collections Coordinator (AV Collections Coordinator); Audio Visual Commissioning Specialist (AV Commissioning Specialist); Audio Visual Coordinator (AV Coordinator); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Sound Engineering Technicians $ 59,430 Audio DSP Engineer (Audio Digital Signal Processor Engineer); Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Audio Recording Engineer; Audio Technician (Audio Tech); Audio Video Engineer; Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians National Median Salary: $ 59,430 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio DSP Engineer (Audio Digital Signal Processor Engineer); Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Audio Recording Engineer; Audio Technician (Audio Tech); Audio Video Engineer; Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech)
Hearing Aid Specialists $ 58,670 Audiology Assistant; Audiology Technician; Audioprosthologist
Occupation: Hearing Aid Specialists National Median Salary: $ 58,670 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audiology Assistant; Audiology Technician; Audioprosthologist
Broadcast Technicians $ 57,690 Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Radio Station Audio Engineer; Television Audio Engineer
Occupation: Broadcast Technicians National Median Salary: $ 57,690 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Radio Station Audio Engineer; Television Audio Engineer
Audio and Video Technicians $ 51,640 Audio Installer; Audio Technician; Audio Video Technician; Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician; Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist); AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician); AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist); AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist); AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician); AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician); Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians National Median Salary: $ 51,640 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Installer; Audio Technician; Audio Video Technician; Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician; Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist); AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician); AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist); AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist); AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician); AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician); Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $ 48,380 A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Audio Installer; Audio Video Installer; Audio Video Mechanic; AV Repairer (Audio Video Repairer)
Occupation: Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers National Median Salary: $ 48,380 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Audio Installer; Audio Video Installer; Audio Video Mechanic; AV Repairer (Audio Video Repairer)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $ 47,770 Audio Installer
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics National Median Salary: $ 47,770 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Installer
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $ 45,570 Car Audio Installer
Occupation: Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles National Median Salary: $ 45,570 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Car Audio Installer
Library Technicians $ 39,310 Audio-Visual Aide
Occupation: Library Technicians National Median Salary: $ 39,310 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio-Visual Aide

11 Audio Arts careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Audio Arts-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Audio Arts-Related Jobs

Audiologists 5 Audiology Doctor (AUD); Audiology Extern
Occupation: Audiologists Education/Preparation: 5 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audiology Doctor (AUD); Audiology Extern
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 5 Audio Visual Aids Technician (AV Aids Tech); Audio Visual Collections Coordinator (AV Collections Coordinator); Audio Visual Commissioning Specialist (AV Commissioning Specialist); Audio Visual Coordinator (AV Coordinator); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Occupation: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Education/Preparation: 5 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Visual Aids Technician (AV Aids Tech); Audio Visual Collections Coordinator (AV Collections Coordinator); Audio Visual Commissioning Specialist (AV Commissioning Specialist); Audio Visual Coordinator (AV Coordinator); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 4 Audio Visual Engineer (AV Engineer); Audio Visual Manager
Occupation: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Education/Preparation: 4 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Visual Engineer (AV Engineer); Audio Visual Manager
Audio and Video Technicians 3 Audio Installer; Audio Technician; Audio Video Technician; Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician; Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist); AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician); AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist); AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist); AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician); AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician); Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Occupation: Audio and Video Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Installer; Audio Technician; Audio Video Technician; Audio Visual Communications Systems Technician; Audio Visual Installer (AV Installer); Audio Visual Specialist (AV Specialist); AV Installation Tech (Audiovisual Installation Technician); AV Production Specialist (Audio Visual Production Specialist); AV Specialist (Audiovisual Specialist); AV Tech (Audio Visual Technician); AV Tech (Audiovisual Technician); Event AV Operator (Event Audio Visual Operator)
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers 3 A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Audio Installer; Audio Video Installer; Audio Video Mechanic; AV Repairer (Audio Video Repairer)
Occupation: Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: A/V Installation Tech (Audio Visual Installation Technician); A/V Installer (Audio Visual Installer); Audio Installer; Audio Video Installer; Audio Video Mechanic; AV Repairer (Audio Video Repairer)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3 Audio Installer
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Installer
Broadcast Technicians 3 Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Radio Station Audio Engineer; Television Audio Engineer
Occupation: Broadcast Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Radio Station Audio Engineer; Television Audio Engineer
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles 3 Car Audio Installer
Occupation: Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Car Audio Installer
Hearing Aid Specialists 3 Audiology Assistant; Audiology Technician; Audioprosthologist
Occupation: Hearing Aid Specialists Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audiology Assistant; Audiology Technician; Audioprosthologist
Library Technicians 3 Audio-Visual Aide
Occupation: Library Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio-Visual Aide
Sound Engineering Technicians 3 Audio DSP Engineer (Audio Digital Signal Processor Engineer); Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Audio Recording Engineer; Audio Technician (Audio Tech); Audio Video Engineer; Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech)
Occupation: Sound Engineering Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Audio Arts-Related Jobs: Audio DSP Engineer (Audio Digital Signal Processor Engineer); Audio Engineer; Audio Operator; Audio Recording Engineer; Audio Technician (Audio Tech); Audio Video Engineer; Film Sound Engineer; Sound Engineer; Sound Engineering Technician (Sound Engineering Tech)

Scroll through the picklist (below). There are 41 specific Audio Arts job titles listed. Select those that may be of interest - you will get active job listing links, along with detailed resources to help you prepare for a career related to that job.
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Step 2 of 4: Find a Job

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
703,800
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
705,900
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
2,100 (0.3%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
69,000
Please click on a section below to expand and see detailed occupational information related to "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics":

Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Importance: 98 (%) Description: Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Align vehicles' front ends.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 46 (%) Description: Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Importance: 40 (%) Description: Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Importance: 27 (%) Description: Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment: Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Performing General Physical Activities: Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
Align equipment or machinery.
Clean work areas.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
Plan work procedures.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Rebuild parts or components.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Repair defective engines or engine components.
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 59 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Assemble equipment or components.
Activity: Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areas.
Activity: Communicate with others about operational plans or activities.
Activity: Confer with clients to determine needs or order specifications.
Activity: Connect components or supply lines to equipment or tools.
Activity: Diagnose system or equipment problems.
Activity: Disassemble equipment.
Activity: Estimate project development or operational costs.
Activity: Inspect commercial, industrial, or production systems or equipment.
Activity: Inspect vehicles.
Activity: Maintain facilities or equipment.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Maintain vehicles in working condition.
Activity: Operate transportation equipment or vehicles.
Activity: Plan work activities.
Activity: Position materials or components for assembly.
Activity: Read documents or materials to inform work processes.
Activity: Repair tools or equipment.
Activity: Repair vehicle components.
Activity: Test performance of equipment or systems.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
Emerging Tech Skills
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
SAP software
Internet browser software:
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software:
Microsoft Windows
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
Blue Streak Electronics Buell Diagnostic
CODA Engine Analysis System
Hunter WinAlign
Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
SPX/OTC Genisys ConnecTech PC
Billing and invoicing software:
Mitchell Manager Invoicing System
Calendar and scheduling software:
Scheduling software
Data base reporting software:
Genisys Fast Fixes
Data base user interface and query software (scroll table below):
AutoZone ALLDATA
Database software
Recordkeeping software
Vehicle management software
Work order management software
Electronic mail software:
IBM Notes
Facilities management software (scroll table below):
Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Amcom AUTOS2000
Mainsaver Asset Management
Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager
Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
Snap-On ShopKey
Information retrieval or search software:
Online service manual database software
Technical manual database software
Project management software:
Estimating software
Video creation and editing software:
YouTube
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 50.3 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
Frequency of Attainment: 42.6 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 5.8 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 1.4 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 27.5 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 24.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 16.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 15.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 7.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 3.6 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 2.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 2.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 0.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Alternate Fuels Technician (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Technician) External Link
Ambulance Technician Level I External Link
Ambulance Technician Level II External Link
Ambulance Technician Level III External Link
ARFF Technician Level I External Link
ARFF Technician Level III External Link
ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Test (Test G1) External Link
ASE Automobile Technician External Link
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification External Link
ASE School Bus Technician External Link
ASE Transit Bus Technician External Link
ASE Truck Equipment Technician External Link
Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Specialist External Link
Automobile Service Consultant (C1) External Link
Certified Auto Glass Qualified Technician External Link
Diagnostician External Link
Fire Apparatus Technician Level I External Link
Fire Apparatus Technician Level II External Link
Fire Apparatus Technician Level III External Link
Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic External Link
Law Enforcement Vehicle Installation Technician External Link
Level I Machine Lubrication Technician External Link
Level II Machine Lubrication Technician External Link
Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist External Link
Management Level II Supervisor External Link
Master Automobile/Light Truck Technician External Link
Master Medium/Heavy Truck Specialist External Link
Master Technician External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Chassis (MIL4) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Diesel Engines (MIL2) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Drive Train (MIL3) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Electrical/ Electronic Systems (MIL6) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (MIL8) External Link
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification - Suspension, Steering, and Hydraulics (MIL5) External Link
Rebuilder Specialist External Link
Undercar Specialist: Exhaust Systems External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
Auto Care Careers External Link
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA) External Link
Commercial Vehicle Services Network (CVSN) External Link
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) External Link
Job Listings
Job Listings and Similar Occupational Titles - scroll and click to identify common requirements, keywords, and skills in current job listings
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Carburetor Specialist
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Certified Technician
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Clutch Specialist
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Diesel Retrofit Installer
Drivability Technician
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Emission Technician (Emission Tech)
Emissions Repair Technician (Emissions Repair Tech)
Engine Mechanic
Experimental Mechanic
Frameman
Framer
Front End Alignment Specialist
Front End Mechanic
Front End Specialist
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Fuel Injection Servicer
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Headlight Adjuster
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Videos

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Resumes

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Interviews

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Salary Data

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Raises

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Jobs

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Step-by-Step

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Career Change

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