Auto Tech Ii
(Male, Age 27) from WOODBRIDGE, VA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Auto Tech Ii |
|---|---|
| Salary | $51,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | WOODBRIDGE, VA |
| Years Experience | 8 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work for the Arlington County Equipment Bureau. This is a local gov’t agency and we repair and maintain the counties vehicle fleet.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Dia. and repair vehicle, perform safety and emissions inspections, perform preventive maintenance
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
health, flex spending, tool allowance, vacation sick leave
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work in a team with 4 other guys that are techs. I enjoy this greatly as I can go to them for help and they can come to me.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Large warehouse/garage…I like the location as we have heating but dislike it due to no ac.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 4
Hours: 5
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | NA |
| 8am to 9am | NA |
| 9am to 10am | NA |
| 10am to 11am | NA |
| 11am to 12pm | NA |
| 12pm to 1pm | NA |
| 1pm to 2pm | NA |
| 2pm to 3pm | NA |
| 3pm to 4pm | Start work and get work assignments |
| 4pm to 5pm | perform vehicle repairs and maintenance as needed |
| 5pm to 6pm | perform vehicle repairs and maintenance as needed |
| 6pm to 7pm | perform vehicle repairs and maintenance as needed |
| 7pm to 8pm | dinner |
| 8pm to 9pm | perform vehicle repairs and maintenance as needed |
| 9pm to 10pm | perform vehicle repairs and maintenance as needed |
| 10pm to 11pm | clean up and fill out paperwork as needed |
| 11pm to 12am | leave |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper
What was the application process?
turn in paper application and then interview
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I had 11 interview with a panel of 5 people. I was asked a number of job related questions which we reviewed my answers too.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
All I remember is they were automotive related.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
no
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
none
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes/ i repaired vehicles in the military and had gone to school for the such.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
na
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
He should meet more than the bare requirements and be certified.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
He should have the work expericence as well as required licenses.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Read and take college courses in automotive repair
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes because I always wanted to work for the county.
What are your current career goals?
grow into management
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | STOCK PERSON | 1 MONTH | VOLUNTEER | LIGHT OFFICE WORK AND MAINTAINED STOCK ROOM |
| Prior Job 2 | AUTO TECH | 2 YEARS | 14.00 HOUR | AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.2
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
NA | university of phoenix | b.a in bus. admin. |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
NA | NA | NA |
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