Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanics

Also called: Mechanic, Outdoor Power Equipment Service Technician, Service Technician (Service Tech), Small Engine Mechanic,

What they do:

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

On the job, you would:

Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Business

customer service
sales and marketing

Arts and Humanities

English language

Education and Training

teaching and course design

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
order or arrange things

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Independence
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Data base user interface and query software

RepairTRAX
Smart Equipment Repair

Analytical or scientific software

Land & Sea DYNO-MAX
VersaDyne small engine test system

high school diploma/GED
some college

usually needed

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$36,100

$23,160

$55,870