Am I Suited For This Job?
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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)