The demand for maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of motor vehicles requires persons with special talents and abilities. Qualified Automotive Technology Technicians fill that role. Technicians in automotive technology work with their hands, tools, equipment, and machinery to provide maintenance services, diagnose deficiencies, and make repairs or adjustments to motor vehicles. Competent technicians have good reasoning abilities and thorough knowledge of automobiles. Most technicians work on cars and small trucks.
Some technicians specialize in repairing large trucks, buses, and tractor-trailer units.
In small shops, technicians may perform a variety of tasks, as opposed to large shops, where technicians may perform only one specific type of work. Technicians usually work indoors, in a shop environment. Most automotive technicians work independently with only general supervision. They must be responsible and able to manage their own time and effort. The type of work conducted requires technicians to be on their feet, so they should be able and willing to stand for extended periods of time.