- Work in various conditions/positions (tight spaces/noisy/dusty/odorous)
- Read/diagram and complete maintenance/repair reports
- Record information (time/materials used/accidents/changes to work)
- Perform maintenance/troubleshooting for tools/equipment
- Diagnose malfunctioning engines, analyze error messages to identify/correct issues
- Understand/use parts specified in repair bulletins/service manuals
- Observe/test operation to confirm work corrected and vehicle is safe to operate
- Follow/document manufacturer maintenance/repair standards
- Work collaboratively with experts across the transportation pathway
Automotive Service Technician
Automotive Service Technician
In this program, you will jumpstart your automotive career by learning how to perform general vehicle maintenance and service steering, suspension, and ignition systems. You will work on various vehicle systems including brakes, electrical, HVAC, and exhaust. You will use advanced electronic diagnostic tools and service bulletins to read schematics, troubleshoot DC electrical circuits, and solve engine performance and emissions problems using On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).
Next Ready Skills
At Great Oaks, you’ll do more than learn a trade; you’ll master NextReady skills like clear communication and problem-solving that help you get hired. You will get a head start on building a professional reputation for being dependable, adaptable, and technically skilled before you even graduate
Effective Communicators
Critical Thinkers
Adaptable Navigators
Accountable Employees
Skilled Professionals
Bottom Line: If you love cars, enjoy solving mechanical mysteries, and want a high-tech career keeping drivers on the road, Automotive Service Technician may be right for you.