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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Indiana Average Salary | $33,300.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 46 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 290 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 4.57 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,253 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 5.36 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Overhaul major vehicle systems such as engines or transmissions
Overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
Repair major vehicle systems such as engines, engine components, or transmissions
Repair mechanical equipment or machinery
Repair small engines
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Clean installation, maintenance, or repair tools, equipment, or machinery
Repair grounds keeping equipment and tools
Maintain work tools or equipment
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Maintain small engines
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
Repair major vehicle systems such as engines, engine components, or transmissions
Repair mechanical equipment or machinery
Repair small engines
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Clean installation, maintenance, or repair tools, equipment, or machinery
Repair grounds keeping equipment and tools
Maintain work tools or equipment
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Maintain small engines
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Handling and Moving Objects
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies
Assemble equipment or components
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Reassemble equipment after repair
Adjust agricultural equipment
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Adjust mechanical equipment
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Weld metal structures
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured mechanical products, engines, or machinery by hand
Assemble equipment or components
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Reassemble equipment after repair
Adjust agricultural equipment
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Adjust mechanical equipment
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Weld metal structures
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured mechanical products, engines, or machinery by hand
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Test mechanical products or equipment
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test operation of malfunctioning machinery
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect installation, maintenance, or repair machinery or equipment
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Perform installation, maintenance, or repair related safety inspection
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test operation of malfunctioning machinery
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Inspect installation, maintenance, or repair machinery or equipment
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Perform installation, maintenance, or repair related safety inspection
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