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What can I expect workload wise if I decide to work as a car mechanic?
I want to know how it will be like when someone is off work or even how work is divided up.
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Rafael’s Answer
Hi Alexander,
A car mechanic is comparable to being an automotive detective—each day brings new challenges, from tire replacements to diagnosing engine issues. Your responsibilities will include tasks ranging from oil changes to complex transmission problems. Teamwork is crucial, especially when covering for an absent colleague. Work is often divided based on areas of expertise, so if your strength lies in electrical systems, that will be your primary focus. Although physically demanding, the role is rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving and working with cars, offering continuous learning opportunities. Hope this helps!
A car mechanic is comparable to being an automotive detective—each day brings new challenges, from tire replacements to diagnosing engine issues. Your responsibilities will include tasks ranging from oil changes to complex transmission problems. Teamwork is crucial, especially when covering for an absent colleague. Work is often divided based on areas of expertise, so if your strength lies in electrical systems, that will be your primary focus. Although physically demanding, the role is rewarding for those who enjoy problem-solving and working with cars, offering continuous learning opportunities. Hope this helps!
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TRAVIS’s Answer
I assume you are a Job Corps student. Congrats on your scholarship. Get as much training as possible while there and you will have a better chance at a good paying job when you graduate. You should expect to always be working when you are in the shop. Even if there are no vehicles to service you can always be organizing tools, cleaning, assisting other techs or upgrading your skills. It is important to learn from others and make yourself available to help out. While at the Job Corps look into the advanced training opportunities. This will better prepare you once you graduate. Good luck, you will do well.
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Ken’s Answer
My brother was a diesel mechanic, and I know many people who are car mechanics. One thing they all talk about is how much training they have to do every year to learn about all the new technology in cars. They feel like computer scientists or electrical engineers! I think my brother said there was a lot of math involved too. It was challenging but interesting and rewarding work.
There are many different scenarios that will determine your workload. The most difficult seems to be owning your own shop (my brother did this for a while plus I had a great mechanic who ran his own shop). The workload might be a little more predictable and manageable (i.e., less stressful) if you work for a dealer or if you maintain a fleet of vehicles.
I hope this helps. I used to work on cars and motorcycles a lot when I was younger and absolutely loved doing it. My 1960 Chevy Impala had so much room in the engine compartment that I could stand in it! One of my favorite books is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. Very philosophical. As the title suggests, good mechanics are like artists. Good luck Alexander!
There are many different scenarios that will determine your workload. The most difficult seems to be owning your own shop (my brother did this for a while plus I had a great mechanic who ran his own shop). The workload might be a little more predictable and manageable (i.e., less stressful) if you work for a dealer or if you maintain a fleet of vehicles.
I hope this helps. I used to work on cars and motorcycles a lot when I was younger and absolutely loved doing it. My 1960 Chevy Impala had so much room in the engine compartment that I could stand in it! One of my favorite books is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. Very philosophical. As the title suggests, good mechanics are like artists. Good luck Alexander!