Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, task by task.

The 30 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

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The full activity list

All 30 detailed work activities O*NET records for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 3

Mostly automatable activities for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Activity	Jobs
Estimate costs for labor or materials	12
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed	11
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures	7

Partly automatable 3

Partly automatable activities for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Activity	Jobs
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities	19
Confer with customers or users to assess problems	16
Plan work procedures	9

Barely automatable 24

Barely automatable activities for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Activity	Jobs
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance	40
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair	36
Clean work areas	33
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts	28
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts	26
Reassemble equipment after repair	20
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning	16
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems	14
Align equipment or machinery	14
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems	12
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications	10
Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components	10
Service vehicles to maintain functionality	10
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning	8
Repair defective engines or engine components	8
Install vehicle parts or accessories	8
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies	7
Rewire electrical or electronic systems	6
Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition	4
Rebuild parts or components	4
Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction	3
Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components	3
Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards	3
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order	2