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Occupational Report for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Employment Outlook for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics There are 64 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Exhaust Specialist 3/2/10 Bend $8.40/hr to $16.50/hr DOE
Auto Lube Technician 3/26/10 Woodburn $8.40/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
Auto Technician 6/15/09 North Bend
Auto Mechanic 2/8/10 Hillsboro $15.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Lube / Tire Technician 5/20/10 Brookings $8.40/hr DOE
Auto Technician 5/25/10 Bandon N/A to N/A DOE
Automotive Service Technician 5/27/10 Happy Valley $12.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Automotive Service Technician 5/12/10 Corvallis N/A to N/A DOE
Construction Equipment Mechanic 6/17/10 Portland N/A DOE
Quick Lube Techs 6/11/10 Scappoose $8.40/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
Field Service Technician 6/25/10 Klamath Falls
Transmission Technician 6/23/10 Brookings DOE
Automotive Technician/Mechanic 6/24/10 Woodburn $18.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Service Writer 7/6/10 Portland $15.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE
Mechanic / Transmission 7/7/10 Gresham N/A
Automotive Tech 7/7/10 Warrenton DOE
Auto Air Conditioning Installer / Motor Vehicle Tech 7/16/10 Woodburn $15.00/hr
Transmission Specialist General Mechanic 7/19/10 Portland $12.00/hr to $21.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Auto Technician Trainee 7/9/10 Gresham $8.40/hr to $12.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Front End Alignment / Suspension Technician 7/13/10 Portland DOE
Manual Transmission Rebuilder 7/8/10 Portland N/A DOE
Automotive Technician 7/21/10 Newport $10.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Automotive Service Advisor 7/23/10 Warrenton DOE, Neg.
Automotive Technician 8/2/10 Tualatin $18.00/hr DOE
Automotive Technician 8/2/10 Roseburg DOE
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Job Openings from the Web for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 42 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Mechanic 8/30/10 Portland Pacific Fruit Company
Sharps Service Specialist 8/30/10 Portland Stericycle
Automotive Technician - Experienced Mechanic 8/29/10 Oregon City Bridgestone - Firestone
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 8/29/10 Ontario
Manual Transmission Rebuilder 8/27/10 Portland All Transmission Parts
Automotive Technicians & Trainers! 8/26/10 Milwaukie OIL CAN HENRY S
Automotive Technician 8/26/10 Wilsonville
Automotive Technician 8/26/10 Lincoln City Car Care Specialists
Auto Technician 8/25/10 Newport Power Ford Lincoln Mercury
Auto Technician 8/24/10 Lake Oswego Goodyear
Automotive Technician - Experienced Mechanic 8/23/10 Oregon City Bridgestone - Firestone
TOYOTA TECHNICIAN 8/23/10 Wilsonville Lanphere Enterprises
General Service Technician 8/22/10 Milwaukie
Automotive Technician - Experienced Mechanic 8/20/10 Oregon City Firestone Complete Auto Care -West
Field Service Technician 8/18/10 Portland RDO Equipment
Automotive Technician 8/18/10 Newberg
Car Repair Laborer-Mechanical - Hermiston OR 8/16/10 Hermiston WATCO COMPANIES, INC.
SKILLED MECHANICS 8/14/10 Portland
MECHANIC/SHERIFF (150-10) 8/14/10 Bend
Mechanic -- ASE Certified Automotive Technician Salary: $11.00 - $25.00/hour 8/12/10 Portland Firestone Complete Auto Care -West
Transmission R&R / R&I Technician 8/7/10 Portland
General Service Technician 8/6/10 Lake Oswego
General Service Technician 8/6/10 Wood Village
General Service Technician 8/5/10 Wood Village Goodyear Retail
Mechanical Service Operator 8/5/10 Hermiston
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State of Oregon License Information for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.86 $14.25 $18.79 $23.94 $28.74 $19.40 $40,349
Multnomah / Washington 11.28 14.90 19.36 25.01 30.27 20.23 42,093
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.87 14.30 17.93 22.84 26.63 18.38 38,228
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 12.05 15.93 20.03 22.65 26.92 20.28 42,197
Lane 10.40 13.72 17.37 20.02 23.84 17.42 36,225
Douglas 11.01 12.79 15.35 22.36 28.17 17.61 36,633
Coos / Curry 8.96 12.18 18.47 22.46 26.62 17.83 37,100
Jackson / Josephine 10.43 13.24 18.42 23.51 29.02 18.93 39,385
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.85 14.50 21.45 27.84 33.02 21.48 44,681
Klamath / Lake 9.96 11.07 12.39 14.28 21.25 13.46 27,991
Morrow / Umatilla 10.36 18.09 21.93 24.76 26.47 20.67 42,992
Baker / Union / Wallowa 11.76 12.40 13.52 14.67 23.25 14.84 30,869
Clackamas 12.25 14.61 19.78 24.92 27.92 19.83 41,234
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Regional Employment Projections for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 6,067 6,594 527 8.7% 53 121 174
Multnomah / Washington 2,172 2,286 114 5.2% 11 43 54
Lane 613 654 41 6.7% 4 12 16
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 586 636 50 8.5% 5 12 17
Clackamas 564 621 57 10.1% 6 11 17
Jackson / Josephine 528 574 46 8.7% 5 11 15
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 319 347 28 8.8% 3 6 9
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 279 306 27 9.7% 3 6 8
Douglas 160 171 11 6.9% 1 3 4
Klamath / Lake 139 153 14 10.1% 1 3 4
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 137 153 16 11.7% 2 3 4
Morrow / Umatilla 107 110 3 2.8% 0 2 2
Coos / Curry 106 113 7 6.6% 1 2 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 98 93 -5 -5.1% 0 2 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 83 85 2 2.4% 0 2 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 76 80 4 5.3% 0 2 2

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 6,067
Total, All Industries Private 5,832
Wholesale Trade Private 73
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 55
Retail Trade Private 3,053
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 2,877
Automobile Dealers Private 2,270
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 583
Gasoline Stations Private 68
General Merchandise Stores Private 107
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 67
Transportation and Warehousing Private 77
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 87
Administrative and Support Services Private 84
Employment Services Private 79
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 2,388
Repair and Maintenance Private 2,387
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 2,387
Total, All Industries Federal 69
Total, All Industries State 48
Total, All Industries Local 117
Public Administration Local 83
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 80
Educational Requirements for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  • Align Gears
  • Apply Automotive System Theories
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Apply Knowledge Of Vehicle Repair Procedures
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Assemble Gear Systems
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fit Bearings
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Identify Base Metals For Welding
  • Install, Replace And Repair Automotive Parts And Components
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Interpret Automotive Technical Manuals
  • Maintain Repair Records
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Engine Diagnostic Equipment, Including Computerized
  • Operate Engine Emission Testing Equipment
  • Operate Grinding Machines
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Routine Service On Vehicles
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Read Vehicle Manufacturers Specifications
  • Repair Transmissions
  • Solder Automotive Components
  • Test And Operate Motor Vehicles After Repair
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use Machine Tools In Automotive And Related Vehicle Repair
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
  • Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
  • Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
  • Weld Metal Parts
Schools and Training Providers for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Angell Job Corps Center
335 NE Blogett Road
Yachats, OR 97498
Phone: (541) 547-3137
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Timber Lake Job Corps Center
59868 E Highway 224
Estacada, OR 97023
Phone: (503) 834-2291
Programs of Training:
Wolf Creek Job Corps Center
2010 Opportunity Lane
Glide, OR 97443
Phone: (541) 496-3507
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0761
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Chemeketa Community College
Clackamas Community College
Lane Community College
Rogue Community College
Umpqua Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Motorcycle Mechanics 72%
Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists 68%
Farm Equipment Mechanics 57%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 53%
Motorboat Mechanics 49%
Rail Car Repairers 46%
Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians 45%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 44%
Outdoor Power Equipment And Other Small Engine Mechanics 37%
Automotive Body And Related Repairers 33%