My grand padlet by Dylan Daugherty-Kressler

Job Description & Responsibilities

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 13:25:16 UTC

An Automotive Technician is a skilled professional who diagnoses, repairs, and maintains vehicles, with a modern focus on using diagnostics tools and computer systems to handle complex issues beyond traditional mechanics. They have a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance like oil changes and brake repairs to more advanced tasks like working on the electronic and engine systems.

https://www.neit.edu/blog/what-is-an-automotive-technician

Working Conditions

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 13:34:53 UTC

It is usually a well lit, well ventilated repair shop. But it is usually a physically demanding environment, with exposure to oil, grease, and chemicals, often requiring awkward positions, lifting heavy things, and long hours, including evenings and weekends.

https://apps.illinoisworknet.com/cis/clusters/OccupationDetails/100251?parentId=111600§ion=conditions§ionTitle=Working%20Conditions

Local Earnings and Benefits

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 13:44:08 UTC

The two spots I want to live are Arizona and Maryland. In Arizona, being an Automotive Technician, they earn $23 per hour. While in Maryland $28 per hour. So both places have a good amount per hour, but I would have to pick Maryland because I'll be earning a little bit more money.

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Automotive-Technician-Salary--in-Arizona

https://www.indeed.com/career/automotive-technician/salaries/MD

Employment Trends

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 13:53:32 UTC

Across the U.S., the employment of Automotive Technicians, will go up 4% from 2024 to 2034, and with about 70,000 jobs opening up every year. But in Maryland, it is expected to grow as fast as the average of all occupations.

https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes493023.htm

Qualifications

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 13:56:56 UTC

To become an Automotive Technician, you have to have a high school diploma, ASE certification, receive state licensing, and etc.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-technicians-and-mechanics.htm

Educational Institutions

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 14:01:38 UTC

Some schools that you can go to for automotive technician are Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, Berks Technical Institute, Universal Technical Institute, Automotive Training Center, and Career Institute of Technology.

Job Benefits & Job Drawbacks

ddaugherty26 — 2025-10-09 14:04:55 UTC

Two benefits of being an Automotive Technician, are high demand for the job, and a sense of fulfillment of solving problems.

One drawback of being an Automotive Technician, is physical and mental strain the job can cause.

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/pros-and-cons-of-being-auto-mechanic