Auto Repair Service training opens up many career paths – and none require a university degree
Following is a review of the entry level Auto Repair Service positions you can expect to hold after graduation and where your career could lead in just a few years.
Employment opportunities
Pre-owned car dealerships
Retail automotive repair facilities
Automotive custom and specialty shops
Aftermarket stores
Collision repair facilities
Insurance companies
Heavy Duty Truck Repair facilities
Vehicle rental companies
Warehouses
Possible entry level occupational title
Collision Estimator
Insurance Company Estimator
Independent Estimator
Heavy Duty Estimator
Service Consultant
Service Advisor
Daily Rental Consultant
Parts Counter Person
Parts Specialist
Shipper Receiver
Parts Driver
Warehousing clerk
Possible occupational advancements
Insurance Adjustor
Fleet Rental Specialist
Assistant Manager
Body Shop Manager or Owner
Fixed Operations Manager
Assistant Manager
Service Manager
Daily Rental Car Manager
Assistant Parts Manager
Parts Manager
Warehouse manager
Typical auto repair service responsibilities and job description
Inspects vehicles with mechanical testing devices to: determine the amount of structural, body, mechanical or interior damage, questions customers about the vehicle's operations or by visual inspection
Calculates cost of labor and parts to fix or replace each affected item and estimate salvage value of the total vehicle loss
Analyzes repair cost estimates
Communicates with collision repair manager or foreman
Reviews cost effectiveness of repair versus replacement
Determines fees associated with repainting
Fills out insurance claim forms to indicate repair or replacement cost estimates and recommendations
Determines feasibility of repair versus pre-accident value
Prepares work orders
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After the program I got a great offer from a new Harley Davidson dealership. I organised the department from what I learned from the program. The Fixed Operations Program gave me the skills and confidence to do a job that requires everything needed in the industry. I would recommend this program to anyone interested.
Waylon Kosinski
Fixed Operations Graduate
I came out of an installation bay and coming into the motorcycle industry is a lot harder than going into the automotive industry from what I heard. It's a lot more specific and I got in here on my own merit with the course so yea it's helped a lot.