Automotive technician, Kaihangarau pūkaha waka
Also known as
- Automotive mechanic, heavy vehicle technician, light vehicle technician, motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, motorcycle technician
Automotive technicians inspect, service and repair vehicle motors, mechanical parts and systems.
01:55 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$26 to $39
Most common
$48
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Automotive technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts and weekends and be on call
- usually work in garages and workshops and may travel locally to breakdowns
- may work in loud, dusty and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
- Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
- Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
- Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
- Estimate costs for labour or materials.
You usually need to do an apprenticeship to become an automotive technician and experience may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 2 may be useful.
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