# Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

> Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 49-3053.00
- **Summary:** Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

## Aliases

- Mechanic
- Outdoor Power Equipment Service Technician
- Service Technician (Service Tech)
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Chainsaw Technician
- Golf Cart Mechanic
- Lawnmower Repair Mechanic
- Shop Mechanic
- Small Engine Technician (Small Engine Tech)
- Chain Saw Mechanic
- Edge Trimmer Mechanic
- Electric Golf Cart Repairer

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Replace motors. | Core | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs. | Core | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Show customers how to maintain equipment. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.e |
| Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.d |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Repair defective engines or engine components. | 4.A.3.b.4.d |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. | 4.A.3.a.2.i |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Service vehicles to maintain functionality. | 4.A.3.b.4.e |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | 4.A.1.b.3.b |
| Confer with customers or users to assess problems. | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | 4.A.1.b.2.l |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | 4.A.3.b.4.c |
| Sell products or services. | 4.A.4.a.6.b |
| Train customers in the use of products. | 4.A.4.b.3.e |
| Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Grind parts to required dimensions. | 4.A.3.a.2.o |
| Bolt objects into place. | 4.A.3.a.2.d |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | 4.A.3.a.2.s |
| Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment. | 4.A.3.a.2.v |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 4.35 |
| Equipment Maintenance | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Repairing | transferable_skill | 3.88 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.88 |
| Troubleshooting | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.75 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.46 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.42 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Equipment Selection | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Engineering and Technology | knowledge | 3.18 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.17 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 3.15 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.12 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Sales and Marketing | knowledge | 3.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | ability | 3 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 3 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 2.96 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 2.93 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Ideal Computer Systems Ideal OPE | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Land & Sea DYNO-MAX | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| RepairTRAX | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Sale processing software | Point of sale POS software | no | no |
| Smart Equipment Repair | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| VersaDyne small engine test system | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.65 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.49 |
| Contact With Others | 4.42 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.41 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.38 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.34 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 4.3 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.19 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 4.18 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4.13 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 3.9 |
| Telephone Conversations | 3.85 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.76 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.7 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 3.67 |
| Time Pressure | 3.66 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.58 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.57 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.43 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.3 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.16 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.16 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.13 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.12 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.1 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.08 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 3.07 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 3.02 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 2.92 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.81 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 2.79 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 2.73 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.66 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.61 |
| E-Mail | 2.36 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.34 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.33 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.31 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.29 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 2 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 48.05 |
| Some College Courses | 27.27 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 12.46 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 12.22 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 6.68 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 4.54 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.97 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.64 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.48 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.37 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.14 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 1.97 |
| Sales | specific_interest_area | 1.79 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.63 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.57 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 1.54 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 1.46 |
| Accounting | specific_interest_area | 1.37 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 1.33 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 49-2092.00 | role-49-2092-00 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Primary-Short |
| 49-3031.00 | role-49-3031-00 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Primary-Short |
| 49-3052.00 | role-49-3052-00 | Motorcycle Mechanics | Primary-Short |
| 49-3042.00 | role-49-3042-00 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Primary-Short |
| 49-3051.00 | role-49-3051-00 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 51-2031.00 | role-51-2031-00 | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | Primary-Long |
| 49-9041.00 | role-49-9041-00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Primary-Long |
| 49-3023.00 | role-49-3023-00 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Primary-Long |
| 49-9043.00 | role-49-9043-00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Primary-Long |
| 49-3041.00 | role-49-3041-00 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 49-3043.00 | role-49-3043-00 | Rail Car Repairers | Supplemental |
| 49-9012.00 | role-49-9012-00 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | mechanic-and-repair-technologies-technicians |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 46560
- **Mean Wage:** 48200
- **Pct10Wage:** 33600
- **Pct25Wage:** 38260
- **Pct75Wage:** 56080
- **Pct90Wage:** 64540
- **Employment:** 34240
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 14520 | 44460 | 4.19 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 5820 | 49870 | 2.9 |
| 561730 | 561730 | Landscaping Services | National industry | 5550 | 49990 | 27.31 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 5050 | 46800 | 8.61 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 2700 | 44010 | 2.75 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1730 | 48020 | 1.29 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 1270 | 48880 | 2.42 |
| 423820 | 423820 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | National industry | 960 | 46930 | 37.9 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 490 | 45930 | 0.16 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 330 | 52000 | 0.18 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 300 | 54460 | 0.1 |
| 459110 | 459110 | Sporting Goods Retailers | National industry | 230 | 38100 | 3.48 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 423820 | 423820 | Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | National industry | 960 | 37.9 |
| 561730 | 561730 | Landscaping Services | National industry | 5550 | 27.31 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 5050 | 8.61 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 14520 | 4.19 |
| 459110 | 459110 | Sporting Goods Retailers | National industry | 230 | 3.48 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 5820 | 2.9 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 2700 | 2.75 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 1270 | 2.42 |
- **Count:** 22

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.93 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.8941408 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.6314365 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.9614864 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 18
- **Percentile:** 15
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 21 | felten_aioe |
| 26 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 7 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.8941408 | 21 | Low | 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. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.21428571428571427 | 26 | Low | 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. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.04115013676013367 | 7 | Low | 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. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.93
- **Percentile:** 84
- **Band:** High
- **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.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.14285714285714285
- **Beta:** 0.17857142857142855
- **Gamma:** 0.21428571428571427

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 2.5
- **Growth Percentile:** 47
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 3.5
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 40
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 36.9
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 37.8

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 14
- **Skills:** 32
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 9
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** f5e22d3f870d941c