Davin Rompilla 4B by Davin Rompilla

Job Description & Responsibilities

drompilla25 — 2024-03-20 18:04:13 UTC

A mechanic is a skilled tradesperson who uses tools to build, maintain, or repair machinery, especially cars. The duties that a mechanic does are to perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires. The typical workday for a mechanic is that they are writing up estimates for repairs and communicating with customers. Completing preventative maintenance on vehicles, including tire rotations, oil changes, filter replacement. Ordering parts, performing repairs and working with other mechanics to help diagnose problems and decide the best course of action.

Working Conditions

drompilla25 — 2024-03-20 18:05:13 UTC

Mechanics work in well-ventilated and well-lit repair shops. A typical week a mechanic would work is 40-48 hours. Most work full time, and many work evenings or weekends and overtime is common. Mechanics can work independently or as part of a team. Mechanics are physically demanding because they work in a busy environment. As a mechanic you are working inside.

Local Earnings and Benefits

drompilla25 — 2024-03-20 18:05:21 UTC

The average salary for an auto mechanic in PA is $41,500 per year. Auto mechanics salaries in PA can vary between $18,500 to 83,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more. The most common benefits for a mechanic are life insurance, health insurance, flexible schedule, paid training, paid time off, paid sick time, dental insurance, and ect.

Employment Trends

drompilla25 — 2024-03-20 18:05:30 UTC

About 49 to 3,023 jobs hold for mechanics. The businesses or industries employed for mechanics are automobile dealers, automotive repair and maintenance. Most of them are located in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

drompilla25 — 2024-03-20 18:05:38 UTC

The degree you need to be a mechanic is a high school diploma or GED equivalent. The training you need to be a mechanic is a certificate or degree program at an approved technical school, college or university. The courses that would be valued are math, reading and writing.

Educational Institutions

drompilla25 — 2024-03-20 18:05:46 UTC

Community College of Philadelphia, Northampton Community College, Johnson College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lancaster County career and Technology Center and ect.

Job Benefits & Job Drawbacks

drompilla25 — 2024-03-26 17:08:16 UTC

Two benefits are paid sick time and life insurance.

Two drawbacks are physical labor and high responsibility.