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.

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

About this Career Path

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

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Environment

Small engine mechanics generally work in well-ventilated but noisy repair shops. They sometimes make onsite repair calls, which may require working in poor weather conditions. Although most work full time, seasonal work hours often fluctuate. Workers are often busiest during the spring and summer, when equipment use is the highest.

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

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Salary Breakdown

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

$39,090

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$24,350

ENTRY LEVEL

$37,530

MID LEVEL

$57,420

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

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Current Available Jobs

35,500

Projected job openings through 2030

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Top Expected Tasks

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

K

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

K

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

K

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

K

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

K

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

S

SKILL

Equipment Maintenance

S

SKILL

Repairing

S

SKILL

Troubleshooting

S

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

S

SKILL

Critical Thinking

A

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity

A

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

A

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

A

ABILITY

Near Vision

A

ABILITY

Control Precision