1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Mechanic do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Mechanic and automotive service
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What is your job title?
Mechanic
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work for one of the largest car rental corporations in the US. It employs over 1000 people and provides various oppurtunities to move up in the company.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
4 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am an automotive mechanic. I do various jobs including oil changes,balancing tires,and plugging tires.I work at a car rental corporation so whenever cars come in with any type of need, I find out the problem and fix it. This often includes replacing spark plugs, charging air conditioners, and fixing any other issues one might have with the car.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
25,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
27000
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list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
I have medical, dental, and life insurance.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Well, however, for what I do I feel somewhat under compensated.
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2. Work environment! |
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your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I work with anywhere from 1-2 other mechanics during the day. However, there are days when I am the only one. I usually do not mind working with others, however, I do find it frustrating when I do much more than the others do.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work in the garage, but I work in my own bay. I have my own tool box that stays next to my bay. It is a typical garage with 3 open bays for other workers. I really like having my own work space, however, it is always hot and sometimes gets cramped.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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1 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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2 Benefits
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4 Hours
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6 Level of responsibility
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3 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go to various places where mechanics might be needed. One should not count out car rental places as well as car dealerships. OFten these places pay more than a small repair shop. Also, the more education and certifications someone has, the easier it will be to find a job.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Someone should be wiling to listen to others, because there will always be something else to learn. Technical skils are a must. Someone should have an understanding of electronics and how a car works. Its also very important to keep orgazined and keep your tasks straight. Often, there are a few things going on at once, and you must be able to keep them seperated.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You can be successful without any formal education, however, to move up you must have some basic or extensive knowledge of automobiles and the technical side of cars.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I would tell someone to keep their ears open to advice and never think they know it all. In this field there are so many small things to know and learn. If someone comes into the job thinking they can handle every situation, they will soon be put back in their place.
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