Having all the parts needed to complete a job & get a broken generator up & running in a timely manner.
CAREER
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$40,850
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.2% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Do
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Other Job Titles Maintenance and Repair Workers, General May Have
Building Mechanic, Equipment Engineering Technician, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Journeyman, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I oversee the daily operations of the Power, Chassis and Crane Shops which consist of 23 mechanics. The Power Shop maintains all the equipment which is powered by an engine or a battery. The Chassis Shop maintains all the chassis in our fleet as well as refrigerated containers. Chassis are what intermodal containers are mounted on. Our Crane Shop maintains 3 gantry crane on our terminal
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (42%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Patience, organization, & customer service.
To be successful you would need to be not afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Making mistakes is how you learn. Develop your people skills and most of all be honest.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Tag along with a generator mechanic then decide on a trade school.
Everyone
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