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Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

Industry
🚛Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs per Year
1,423
Avg Houston Wage
$17

Career Overview

Automotive Technicians troubleshoot issues in vehicles using tools and their knowledge of how vehicles work. They perform maintenance on vehicles to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.

As an automotive technician, you will always be up to date on the latest technology used in vehicles. Through a steady growth of reliability and recognition, you are able to open your own shop.

Requirements

Driver's license
Drug test
Background check

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There are 6 Training Programs available for this career path

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1 Location

12 Sessions
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Automotive Technician 1
Automotive Technician 2
Automotive Technician 3

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Physical strength
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$16 - $18/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$34 - $45/hr

Training Programs in Automotive Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Automotive ASEP
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Automotive ASEP

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $17-$39/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
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Automotive ASSET
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Automotive ASSET

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $17-$39/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
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Automotive CAP
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Automotive CAP

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $17-$39/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
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Automotive FAST
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Automotive FAST

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $17-$39/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
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Automotive PACT
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Automotive PACT

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $17-$39/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
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Automotive T-Ten
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College
Now Enrolling

Automotive T-Ten

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 1,423Wage: $17-$39/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
Drug testDriver's licenserequires financial documents
Help me start
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