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Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers

(NOC 74203)
Annual Earnings
$43,798
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
360

Career Overview

Workers in this group:

  • Install replacement automotive mechanical parts such as mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators
  • Do routine maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Work for automobile and truck service and repair shops
  • Work for service departments of industrial establishments
  • Work for construction, mining and logging companies

 

Job Titles

Automobile lubricator
Automotive radiator installer
Automotive shock absorber installer
Caterpillar servicer (except mechanic)
Crane and dragline oiler and greaser
Crane greaser
Crane oiler
Crawler track servicer
Dragline oiler
Electric golf cart servicer (except mechanic)
Electric truck servicer (except mechanic)
Excavator oiler
Greaser
Heavy equipment greaser
Heavy equipment servicer (except mechanic)
Heavy equipment service truck driver
Heavy truck greaser
Heavy truck oiler
Hostler - transit system
Loading shovel oiler
Lubrication technician - automotive service and repair
Muffler installer
Oil changer - motor vehicle service
Oiler - automotive service
Pipeline equipment servicer
Pipeline service truck driver
Radiator installer - auto repair service
Shock absorber installer
Shovel oiler
Spring installer
Stripping shovel oiler
Tire changer - automotive service
Tire repairer

Duties

Automotive mechanical installers and servicers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment
  • Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Repair and balance tires
  • Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids in motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment
  • Help mechanics and perform other duties as directed
  • Drive automobile or service truck to location of construction, logging or other industrial sites to provide services

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$43,798

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$32.50/hr
Median$21.00/hr
Low$17.40/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2024 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,955

% Employed Full Time

54%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place in a controlled indoor setting
  • Work takes place in an indoor environment where temperatures may vary
  • Work can occur outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Working with heavy equipment, machinery and power tools can be a source of injury

 

Career Pathways

There is some movement among installers and servicers in this group.

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

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Education, Training and Skills

  • Some secondary school may be required
  • Several months of on-the-job training are usually required

Workers who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check.

For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants.

For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca.

View a list of Professional Regulatory Authorities in B.C.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

56%
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

56%
Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

55%
Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

53%
Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

52%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

51%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

51%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

49%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

49%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

49%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.

Employment

1,955
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 175 9.0%
Kootenay 150 7.7%
Mainland/Southwest 680 34.8%
North Coast and Nechako 90 4.6%
Northeast 115 5.9%
Thompson-Okanagan 505 25.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 245 12.5%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)

360
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)

Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 30 1.2%
Kootenay 10 -0.1%
Mainland/Southwest 180 1.1%
North Coast and Nechako 10 0.6%
Northeast 0 -0.2%
Thompson-Okanagan 60 0.6%
Vancouver Island/Coast 50 0.9%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2024-2034)
Retail Trade240
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services50
Information, Culture and Recreation20
Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction20
Transportation and Warehousing10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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