Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 7321 ยท Browse All Occupations
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.
Alternate Job Titles
- After Sales Service Technician - Motor Vehicles
- Alignment And Brakes Technician
- Apprentice Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic - Motor Vehicle
- Automatic Transmission Technician - Motor Vehicles
- Automobile Mechanic
- Automobile Service Mechanic
- Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Automotive Brake Mechanic
- Automotive Brake Repairer
- Automotive Brake Specialist
- Automotive Carburetor Mechanic
- Automotive Drive Trains Technician
- Automotive Electrical And Tune-up Service Technician
- Automotive Electrical Mechanic
- Automotive Electrical Technician
- Automotive Engine Mechanic Inspector
- Automotive Mechanic
- Automotive Mechanical Repairer
- Automotive Radiator Mechanic
- Automotive Radiator Mechanic Apprentice
- Automotive Radiator Repairer
- Automotive Repairer
- Automotive Service Technician
- Automotive Service Technician - Electrical And Fuel Systems
- Automotive Service Technician - Fuel And Electronics Systems
- Automotive Service Technician - Steering, Suspension And Brakes
- Automotive Service Technician - Transmission
- Automotive Service Technician Apprentice
- Automotive Technician - Air Conditioning System
- Automotive Technician - Automatic Transmission Systems
- Automotive Technician - Brakes Systems
- Automotive Technician - Electrical And Electronic Systems
- Automotive Technician - Engine And Fuel Systems
- Automotive Technician - Front-end Systems
- Automotive Technician - Fuel Systems
- Automotive Technician - Standard Transmission Systems
- Automotive Technician - Transmission Systems
- Automotive Vehicle Tester
- Automotive Vehicle Testing Mechanic
- Brake Systems Mechanic
- Bus And Transport Mechanic
- Bus And Truck Mechanic
- Bus Mechanic
- Car Mechanic
- Commercial Trailer Mechanic
- Commercial Trailer Technician
- Commercial Transport Vehicle Mechanic
- Diagnostic Technician - Motor Vehicles
- Drive Train Automotive Technician
- Engine Mechanic - Motor Vehicle
- Front-end Mechanic
- Fuel And Electrical Systems Technician - Motor Vehicle
- Garage Mechanic
- Mechanic - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Mechanical Upgrader - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Motor Mechanic - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Motor Repairer - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Motor Vehicle Diesel Engine Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Fuel Conversion Technician
- Motor Vehicle Fuel-systems And Electric-systems Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Mechanical Repairer
- Motor Vehicle Technician
- Motor Vehicle Transmission Mechanic
- New Car Mechanic
- Service Technician - Motor Vehicle Repair
- Trailer Mechanic
- Trailer Mechanical Systems Repairer
- Transmission Mechanic
- Transmission Technician
- Transport Truck Mechanic
- Transport Truck Trailer Mechanic
- Trolley Engine Mechanic
- Truck And Coach Technician
- Truck And Trailer Repairer
- Truck And Transport Mechanic
- Truck And Transport Service Technician
- Truck And Transport Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice
- Truck And Transport Vehicle Repairer
- Truck Mechanic
- Truck Trailer Mechanic
- Truck Trailer Repairer Apprentice
- Truck Trailer Service Technician
- Truck-trailer Repairer
- Tune-up Mechanic - Motor Vehicle
- Tune-up Specialist - Motor Vehicle
- Wheel Alignment And Brake Mechanic
- Wheel Alignment And Brake Specialist
- Apprentice Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Automobile Mechanic
- Automotive Service Technician
- Brake Systems Mechanic
- Bus Mechanic
- Mechanical Upgrader - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Motor Repairer - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Transmission Mechanic
- Truck And Transport Mechanic
- Truck-trailer Repairer
- Tune-up Specialist - Motor Vehicle
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Service Advisor - Rose City Ford
- Parts & Service Advisor
- Mechanic 310T
- Field Service Technician
- Mechanic-310T
- Journeyman Automotive Technician
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $38,880 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $30,384 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $63,967 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $54,507 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $49,004 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $59,409 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $53,100 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $53,100 |
| Female | $53,368 |
Extracted Salary Information (29 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 445 |
| 25 to 34 years | 725 |
| 35 to 44 years | 590 |
| 45 to 54 years | 870 |
| 55 to 64 years | 485 |
| 65 to 74 years | 90 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 3,210 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 675 |
| Part Time | 2,515 |
| Total | 3,190 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,125 |
| Female | 70 |
| Total | 3,190 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 2,750 |
| Self Employed | 455 |
| Total | 3,210 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 3,130 |
| Unemployed | 75 |
| Total | 3,210 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 160 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 520 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 1,205 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 1,205 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 40 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 65 |
| Total | 3,190 |