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Fix & Maintain

Keep vehicles running and repair them. Every vehicle needs skilled technicians to keep it going.

46 careers

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$46,880/yrHigh school diploma + trade school or apprenticeship | ASE certification (automotive) |…→ Limited Growth

Collision repair technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$46,200/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and vehicles including trucks, buses, construction equip…

$52,000/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady

Tire repairers and changers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$37,120/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady

Medical equipment repairers

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$62,630/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average

Recreational vehicle service technicians

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$50,540/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average

Semiconductor processing technicians

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$51,180/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average

Motor vehicle operators, all other

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$36,260/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady

Motorcycle mechanics

Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).

$47,200/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady

Industrial machinery mechanics

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$58,500/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …⇧ Strong

Machinists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$50,810/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Tool and die makers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$55,630/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth

Computer numerically controlled tool operators

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$49,970/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↓ Declining

Computer numerically controlled tool programmers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$65,670/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↑ Above Average

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$49,920/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Industrial truck and tractor operators

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$46,390/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth

Sailors and marine oilers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$49,610/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth

Rail transportation workers, all other

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$49,330/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Railroad conductors and yardmasters

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$74,080/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth

Airfield operations specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$56,750/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$85,540/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth

Taxi drivers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$36,220/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↑ Above Average

Marine mechanics and boat engine specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$48,200/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Aviation maintenance technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$72,400/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Hydraulic systems technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$58,100/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Precision instrument repairers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,300/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …→ Limited Growth

Forklift and warehouse equipment mechanics

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$49,800/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Pneumatic systems technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$54,200/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Diesel exhaust and emissions technicians

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$51,100/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Marine engine mechanics

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$48,600/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Bicycle mechanics

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$36,800/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↑ Above Average

CNC setup operators

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$45,200/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Forklift mechanics

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$52,100/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Hydraulic systems specialists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$56,800/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady

Bicycle repairers

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$34,900/yrHigh school diploma + trade school or apprenticeship | ASE certification (automotive) |…↗ Steady

Locksmiths and safe repairers

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$46,570/yrHigh school diploma + trade school or apprenticeship | ASE certification (automotive) |…↑ Above Average

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technicians repair and maintain machinery and equipment in manufacturing and production faciliti…

$58,000/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average

Mechatronics Technician

Mechatronics Technicians work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems.

$62,000/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…⇧ Strong

Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Technicians install, calibrate, and maintain the instruments and control systems used in manufacturing,…

$65,000/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average

Auto Technician

Auto Technicians diagnose and repair problems with cars, trucks, and other passenger vehicles.

$46,000/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady