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Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

Industry
🚛Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs per Year
1,423
Houston Entry Wage
$16 - $18/hr

Career Overview

Automotive Technicians troubleshoot issues in vehicles using tools and their knowledge of how vehicles work. They perform maintenance on vehicles to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.

As an automotive technician, you will always be up to date on the latest technology used in vehicles. Through a steady growth of reliability and recognition, you are able to open your own shop.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Physical strength
Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 6 Training Programs available for this career path

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Automotive Technician 1
Automotive Technician 2
Automotive Technician 3

Requirements

Background check
Driver's license
Drug test
Level 2 certificate
Automotive Service Excellence is standard. (Certification requires 2 years of experience or 1 year of experience with relevant schooling.) EPA certification if handling refrigerants.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$16 - $18/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$34 - $45/hr

Training Programs for becoming an Automotive Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Automotive ASEP
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Automotive ASEP

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $16-$18/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
Automotive ASSET
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Automotive ASSET

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $16-$18/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
Automotive CAP
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Automotive CAP

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $16-$18/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
Automotive FAST
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Automotive FAST

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $16-$18/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
Automotive PACT
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Automotive PACT

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $16-$18/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
Automotive T-Ten
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Automotive T-Ten

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $16-$18/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Driver's License
Background Check
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