This competitive world of automotive repair, therefore, definitely calls for the technician to marry technical knowledge with his or her physical and soft skills.
Here are important qualities to have to be successful in your automotive technician career, which are also major requirements commonly cited by employers/recruiters for hiring for the position:
§ Mechanical aptitude
§ Knowledge of automotive systems
§ Technical diagnostic use of mechanical equipment and software
§ Understanding electrical systems and electronics
§ Computer controls and onboard diagnostics
§ Knowing different makes and models of vehicles
§ Ability to read technical manuals and diagrams and interpret them
§ Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations
§ Good color vision to help tell colored wires and components apart
§ Good hand-eye coordination
§ Color vision to discern colored wires and components
§ Tolerate working in awkward and uncomfortable positions (ie. standing, crouching, lying under vehicles)
§ Effective communication skills both in oral and in writing.
§ Manage time and organizing skills
§ Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
§ Patience and persistence in troubleshooting tough problems
§ Adaptability to keep ahead of changing car and truck technologies
§ Dedication towards continuous learning to improve your skill set
§ Honesty and integrity in diagnosing and repairing vehicles.