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- Abilities
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- Knowledge
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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment and related equipment.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Visualization, Oral Expression, Extent Flexibility, and Finger Dexterity. Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Equipment Maintenance and Repairing.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Processing Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Selling or Influencing Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Visualization
Oral Expression
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Control Precision
Oral Comprehension
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Manual Dexterity
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Trunk Strength
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Reaction Time
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Flexibility of Closure
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Auditory Attention
Fluency of Ideas
Time Sharing
Speech Recognition
Wrist-Finger Speed
Originality
Far Vision
Stamina
Response Orientation
Speed of Limb Movement
Speed of Closure
Mathematical Reasoning
Rate Control
Number Facility
Dynamic Strength
Memorization
Sound Localization
Spatial Orientation
Gross Body Coordination
Night Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Clerical
Sales and Marketing
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Personnel and Human Resources
Mathematics
Education and Training
Chemistry
Physics
Economics and Accounting
Design
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
Transportation
Law and Government
Psychology
Communications and Media
Building and Construction
Telecommunications
Geography
Therapy and Counseling
Foreign Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
Nevada
$41,030
Hawaii
$40,330
Alaska
$36,740
Delaware
$36,740
Maryland
$36,610
Rhode Island
$36,070
Massachusetts
$35,770
Colorado
$35,060
Connecticut
$35,040
New Jersey
$34,840
Washington
$34,700
California
$33,490
New Hampshire
$33,030
Minnesota
$32,430
Maine
$31,930
Arizona
$31,560
Michigan
$31,510
New York
$31,460
Wyoming
$31,050
Utah
$30,820
Georgia
$30,750
North Carolina
$30,690
Illinois
$30,560
Idaho
$30,390
Oregon
$30,070
Iowa
$29,200
Montana
$29,090
Vermont
$29,080
Kentucky
$29,070
Pennsylvania
$29,000
Florida
$29,000
Virginia
$28,690
Texas
$28,560
South Carolina
$28,230
Indiana
$28,140
Ohio
$27,300
Alabama
$26,790
Oklahoma
$26,720
Wisconsin
$26,410
Missouri
$26,350
North Dakota
$25,890
New Mexico
$25,870
Tennessee
$25,690
South Dakota
$24,510
Nebraska
$23,850
Arkansas
$23,610
Mississippi
$22,680
West Virginia
$22,550
Louisiana
$22,490
Kansas
$20,970
Puerto Rico
$20,580
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Learning Strategies
Writing
Equipment Selection
Service Orientation
Instructing
Systems Analysis
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Negotiation
Mathematics
Management of Personnel Resources
Science
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Relationships
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Independence
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Time Pressure
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Work With Work Group or Team
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Coordinate or Lead Others
Level of Competition
Duration of Typical Work Week
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work Schedules
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Sell parts and equipment.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Replace motors.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Replace motors.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Sell parts and equipment.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Sell parts and equipment.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Replace motors.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Sell parts and equipment.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Replace motors.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Replace motors.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Sell parts and equipment.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Sell parts and equipment.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Replace motors.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace motors.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Sell parts and equipment.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Sell parts and equipment.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Replace motors.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace motors.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Sell parts and equipment.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)