1) The document discusses finding work as an automotive technician and describes the role technicians play in ensuring vehicles are roadworthy by performing repairs and maintenance. 2) It notes that the field is expected to grow 9% by 2022 due to rising vehicle ownership and an increasing need for entry-level technicians. 3) The document recommends obtaining proper training from a post-secondary institution to make oneself more desirable to employers and set oneself up for success in the growing field of automotive repair.

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Finding Work as an Auto Technician
We are a society driven by cars.
Most of those in the United
States commute to their jobs by
means of their own vehicle. You
pile in the car to take a trip
together as a family. If you need
to run errands, you can hop in
your sedan, truck or SUV and
get where you need to go. It is
because of this demand for
vehicles that people are always
looking for a mechanic who does
what they say they are going to
do. High-quality mechanics don’t come around all too often, so being trained
in the field is going to help you land a position where you are in high
demand.
From changing the oil in cars to swapping out the fuel filter or air filter to
testing out the systems and parts to make sure they are properly
functioning, an automotive technician plays a major role in making sure
drivers are able to stay on the road and get where they need to be. Every
day as an auto technician is going to be different. You never know what
might come into the shop where you work. It could be that the water pump
is leaking or the entire transmission has to be rebuilt. You just never know,
so you have to be prepared to handle it all.
Automotive techs often work in automotive accessories, parts and tire
stores, gas stations or other small repair facilities. On average, most of
those in the field work at an automotive dealership or in the repair and

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maintenance industry. Unlike a diesel tech, an auto tech will inspect and
repair all vehicles, not just ones that have a diesel engine.
In 2012, auto mechanics accounted for more than 701,000 jobs throughout
the country. Based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that
number is expected to grow by close to 9 percent, which is about average
for all other occupations. Since there is an increasing number of people
looking for vehicles, the need for entry-level techs who can repair them is
going to rise. The problem for a lot of dealerships and repair shops is they
are having trouble finding someone who has the right skills and education to
get the job done right.
If you have the proper training and skills, you could have a number of doors
open for you in the auto repair field. Make sure you get the necessary
training to make yourself more desirable to potential employers. Many
people are looking for someone who has received training at a post-
secondary institution, so you could be setting yourself up for a great future
by investing in your education today.