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an AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN? Repair & maintain motor vehicles Diagnose problems & make adjustments Repair or replace defective parts Perform preventive maintenance Repair transmissions & brakes Rebuild suspension & steering systems Correct front-end & four-wheel alignment Maintain & service HVAC systems Compile information and work precisely with tools and equipment. Need thorough knowledge of automobile & parts manuals; knowledge of automotive equipment Maintain good physical condition; stand continuously for two or more hours; can lift 50 lbs.; normal eyesight, hearing& verbal ability Ability to compare & observe fact based decision making; average reading comprehension Make a quick & accurate diagnoses Safely use the tools of the trade Repair & adjust mechanical & electrical systems Good written & verbal communication skills; good problem solving skills Good organizational & time management skills Team player & independent worker Operate diagnostic equipment utilizing computers Good DMV driving record Usually indoors; somewhat noisy Awkward positions--stooping & reaching; handle greasy, heavy parts Refer to manuals & charts Must purchase own tools; some risk of injury Overtime and Saturday work is common Some stress; new daily challenges Why Choose the Automotive Technology Certificate program at College of Marin? One-on-one training Experienced instructors Latest equipment Strong industry ties Affordable tuition Financial aid Industry tours Job placement Convenient location For more information contact: George Hritz (415) 457-8811, Ext. 8531 Ron Palmer (415) 457-8811, Ext. 8532 www.marin.edu In Marin County and the Bay Area: Entry pay ranges from $5.75 to $9.50 /hour Some experience $10-20/hour Experienced 3+ years $23/hour plus Automotive Mechanics Science; Physics Machine Shop Small Engine Repair Electricity Electronics English Work Experience For scholarship information, visit www.marin.edu/admissions/aid.html The Career Pathways featured in this document are products of a partnership between College of Marin and Marin County High Schools. This partnership is funded by the Carl Perkins Vocational Technology Education Act of 1998.

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