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Important skills:

  • good hand-eye coordination
  • mechanical aptitude and interest
  • logical thinking and decision making
  • able to keep up to date with changing technology
  • physically fit
  • communication skills

The work can be physically demanding. You spend a great deal of time on your feet, and will often be required to bend, crawl, lift and reach.

Technicians usually work indoors and can expect a work environment that includes noise, fumes, odours, hazardous materials, and confined spaces.

Sources: WorkBC Career Profile, Career Cruising (Profile for Automotive Service Technician)