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schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-49-3023-00"
socCode = "49-3023.00"
title = "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics"
summary = "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles."
aliases = ["Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic)", "Automotive Technician (Auto Tech)", "Mechanic", "Service Technician (Service Tech)", "Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech)", "Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech)", "Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech)", "Heavy Line Technician (Heavy Line Tech)", "Lube Tech (Lubrication Technician)", "Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech)", "A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)", "AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic)"]
emergingTasks = []

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jobZone = "3"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed"
education = "Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree."
experience = "Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job."
svpRange = "(6.0 to < 7.0)"

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label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 50.25

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 42.6

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label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 5.78

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label = "Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)"
percentage = 1.37

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category = "Postsecondary nondegree award"
slug = "postsecondary-nondegree-award"

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medianWage = 49670
meanWage = 55260
pct10Wage = 33660
pct25Wage = 38140
pct75Wage = 65660
pct90Wage = 80850
employment = 688840
areaTitle = "U.S."

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naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 349330
medianWage = 49140
lq = 5.01

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naics = "81"
slug = "81"
title = "Other Services (except Public Administration)"
level = "Sector"
employment = 242800
medianWage = 48330
lq = 12.28

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naics = "42"
slug = "42"
title = "Wholesale Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 19710
medianWage = 53380
lq = 0.73

[[industries.top]]
naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 14500
medianWage = 62670
lq = 0.44

[[industries.top]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 8340
medianWage = 48010
lq = 0.21

[[industries.top]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 6110
medianWage = 49560
lq = 0.58

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naics = "31-33"
slug = "31-33"
title = "Manufacturing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 4820
medianWage = 57510
lq = 0.08

[[industries.top]]
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slug = "23"
title = "Construction"
level = "Sector"
employment = 3490
medianWage = 55650
lq = 0.1

[[industries.top]]
naics = "71"
slug = "71"
title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
level = "Sector"
employment = 3420
medianWage = 59100
lq = 0.29

[[industries.top]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2440
medianWage = 52440
lq = 0.04

[[industries.top]]
naics = "54"
slug = "54"
title = "Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2360
medianWage = 63470
lq = 0.05

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naics = "55"
slug = "55"
title = "Management of Companies and Enterprises"
level = "Sector"
employment = 2110
medianWage = 70970
lq = 0.17

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naics = "81"
slug = "81"
title = "Other Services (except Public Administration)"
level = "Sector"
employment = 242800
lq = 12.28

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naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 349330
lq = 5.01

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "621910"
slug = "621910"
title = "Ambulance Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 940
lq = 1.28

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naics = "423820"
slug = "423820"
title = "Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers"
level = "National industry"
employment = 600
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naics = "42"
slug = "42"
title = "Wholesale Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 19710
lq = 0.73

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 6110
lq = 0.58

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naics = "22"
slug = "22"
title = "Utilities"
level = "Sector"
employment = 1360
lq = 0.53

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naics = "221112"
slug = "221112"
title = "Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation"
level = "National industry"
employment = 150
lq = 0.47

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teleworkable = false
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

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value = 26
percentile = 24
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 3

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percentile = 20
source = "felten_aioe"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 17
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

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percentile = 41
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

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source = "frey"
label = "Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)"
value = 0.59
percentile = 50
band = "Moderate"
note = "A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking."

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
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beta = 0.08181818181818182
gamma = 0.12727272727272726

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = 4.2
growthPercentile = 66
direction = "About average"
annualOpeningsThousands = 70
annualOpeningsPercentile = 92
employment2024Thousands = 805.6
employment2034Thousands = 839.2

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source = "felten_aioe"
label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = -0.9547055
percentile = 20
band = "Low"
note = "How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.12727272727272726
percentile = 17
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.12431944380283913
percentile = 41
band = "Moderate"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements."
usagePercent = 0.007703084109461853
importance = 4.24

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Estimate costs of vehicle repair."
usagePercent = 0.002567694703153951
importance = 4.27

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
version = "frey-osborne-automation"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 30
skills = 39
capabilities = 120
tools = 33
relatedRoles = 20

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version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "d71597d301b9f2db"

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text = "Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.l"

[[tasks]]
text = "Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.i"

[[tasks]]
text = "Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.1.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Estimate costs of vehicle repair."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements."
type = "Core"
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[[tasks]]
text = "Align vehicles' front ends."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ao"

[[tasks]]
text = "Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines."
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iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.ao"

[[tasks]]
text = "Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures."
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[[activities]]
name = "Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.l"

[[activities]]
name = "Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance."
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name = "Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities."
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[[activities]]
name = "Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components."
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[[activities]]
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[[capabilities]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Windows"
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name = "Microsoft Outlook"
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
name = "Database Software"
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[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
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[[skills]]
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[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
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[[skills]]
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Outlook"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Word processing software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "SAP software"
category = "Enterprise resource planning ERP software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Facilities management software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Facilities management software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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[[tools]]
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category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "YouTube"
category = "Video creation and editing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 4.93

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 4.83

[[workContext]]
name = "In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment"
value = 4.81

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.63

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 4.6

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.59

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 4.58

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 4.57

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 4.51

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 4.48

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.42

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Conditions"
value = 4.36

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 4.33

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.3

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 4.2

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions"
value = 4.18

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Equipment"
value = 4.16

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 3.96

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 3.88

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled"
value = 3.77

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 3.65

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 3.65

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 3.62

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 3.59

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 3.56

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 3.55

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.42

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 3.26

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 3.22

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 3.21

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 3.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.09

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 3.07

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 3.06

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling"
value = 3.04

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions"
value = 2.99

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 2.97

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 2.94

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 2.86

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 2.81

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 7

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.77

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.53

[[personFit]]
name = "Engineering"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.51

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.31

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.58

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.5

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.39

[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.31

[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.08

[[personFit]]
name = "Perseverance"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.77

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.68

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.63

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 1.6

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.59

[[personFit]]
name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.56

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-3043.00"
slug = "role-49-3043-00"
title = "Rail Car Repairers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-3031.00"
slug = "role-49-3031-00"
title = "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-2092.00"
slug = "role-49-2092-00"
title = "Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-3052.00"
slug = "role-49-3052-00"
title = "Motorcycle Mechanics"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "51-2031.00"
slug = "role-51-2031-00"
title = "Engine and Other Machine Assemblers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-3051.00"
slug = "role-49-3051-00"
title = "Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-9012.00"
slug = "role-49-9012-00"
title = "Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "17-3027.01"
slug = "role-17-3027-01"
title = "Automotive Engineering Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-3021.00"
slug = "role-49-3021-00"
title = "Automotive Body and Related Repairers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-2096.00"
slug = "role-49-2096-00"
title = "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-3042.00"
slug = "role-49-3042-00"
title = "Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "49-9041.00"
slug = "role-49-9041-00"
title = "Industrial Machinery Mechanics"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Supply Chain & Transportation"
slug = "supply-chain-transportation"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians"
slug = "engineering-engineering-related-technologies-technicians"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians"
slug = "mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.59
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = -0.9547055
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = -0.7076737
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = -1.031144
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
