Other Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers

(NOC 7535)

in All Trades and Transportation

Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers install replacement mechanical parts like mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and complete routine maintenance service like oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. They work for car and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial shops, and construction, mining and logging companies.

Job Outlook

Average

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  • Estimate Moderate growth employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 40 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate High rate of unemployment in 2022

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

  • Estimate 4040 employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 8425 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

Hourly Pay

$14.50

Minimum

$15.00

Median

$22.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$5,055

Minimum

$29,182

Median

$62,713

Maximum

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

Hourly Pay

$15.00

Minimum

$24.00

Median

$37.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$7,580

Minimum

$37,269

Median

$79,787

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers install replacement mechanical parts like mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and complete routine maintenance service like oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. They work for car and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial shops, and construction, mining and logging companies.

Job duties

Automotive mechanical installers and servicers:

  • Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of cars, trucks, and heavy equipment.
  • Grease booms, pulleys, buckets, and other parts of heavy equipment.
  • Replace oil, air and fuel filters on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment.
  • Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment.
  • Repair and balance tires.
  • Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids in cars, trucks, and heavy equipment.
  • Help mechanics and complete other duties as directed.
  • Drive car or service truck to location of construction, logging or other industrial sites to provide services.

Sample job titles

  • heavy equipment servicer
  • lubrication technician - automotive service and repair
  • muffler installer
  • oil changer - motor vehicle service
  • tire changer - automotive service

Skills

  • You should be in good physical condition, manual dexterity and mechanical ability. You must be able to follow instructions and procedures.

Job requirements

  • Some high school may be required.
  • Several months of on-the-job training are usually required.

Other considerations

  • There is some mobility among installers and servicers in this group. Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

By the numbers

Quick look

690

employed in 2016

80.3%

employed full-time

2.2%

self employed

5.1%
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94.9%
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39.6

median age

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

57,925

employed in 2016

85.9%

employed full-time

11.8%

self employed

5.3%
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94.7%
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46.8

median age

Where will I likely work?

31.4%

Halifax

$25,112 median annual income
22.6%

North Shore

$30,808 median annual income
17.5%

Annapolis Valley

$40,681 median annual income
15.3%

Southern

$29,082 median annual income
13.1%

Cape Breton

$17,609 median annual income

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

46.7%

Retail trade

20.6%

Manufacturing

15.9%

Other services (except public administration)

6.5%

Transportation and warehousing

2.8%

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

What is the age of Employment?

26.0%

15-24

23.0%

45-54

19.0%

25-34

16.0%

35-44

15.0%

55-64

1.0%

65+

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

24.4%

45-54

22.1%

55-64

17.7%

35-44

17.7%

25-34

10.9%

15-24

Top levels of education

42.8%

High school

$29,339 median annual income
28.3%

Less than high school

$26,973 median annual income
16.7%

College Diploma

$38,554 median annual income
9.4%

Trade Certification

$27,603 median annual income
1.4%

Diploma Below Bachelor

N/A

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

29.2%

Trade Certification

$46,494 median annual income
25.5%

High school

$31,260 median annual income
22.3%

College Diploma

$42,050 median annual income
18.7%

Less than high school

$28,319 median annual income
2.8%

Bachelor

$30,527 median annual income

Education & training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Program

Adults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Community Learning Organizations

Various, NS

Employment requirements & contacts

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Additional resources

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