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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.

Duration

01:55 mins

Your pay could be

$23

Lower

$26 to $39

Most common

$48

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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