Summary Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "automotive service technician - steering, suspension and brakes" was moved from the group Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) to the group Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410).
Find key facts and figures about working as an automotive service technician - steering, suspension and brakes. The following information is applicable to all Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages, truck and trailer dealerships, fleet maintenance companies, and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$34.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
157 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
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