Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanics
Also called: Mechanic, Service Technician, Small Engine Mechanic, Outdoor Power Equipment Service Technician
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:
- Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
- Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
- Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
Business
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Ideas and Logic
Verbal
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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