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Essentials
Entry Level Jobs: Automotive Mechanical Installers and Services, Delivery and Courier Service Drivers, Parts Clerk, Automotive Service Technician, Truck Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
| WORKPLACE TASK | Essential Skill |
|---|---|
| Calculate mark-ups on stock | |
| Look at a work schedule or wall chart to see what work orders are assigned | |
| Use word processing to type work orders and memos | |
| Compare costs to determine the best supplier | |
| Read service bulletins and technical update sheets from manufacturers | |
| Complete a variety of forms | |
| Obtain help from co-workers or supervisor when required | |
| Read a variety of trade magazines | |
| Estimate percentage of wear of certain auto parts | |
| Calculate the charge for delivery | |
| Make notes on inspection forms to note problems, such as missing hub caps, scratches, etc. | |
| Use bookkeeping, billing and accounting software to produce invoices in the computer | |
| Enter information on work orders to record what tasks are completed | |
| Track and adjust the amount of time that has been scheduled to complete various tasks | |
| Read instructions on work order and fill in info such as part number or short notes about completed work | |
| Refer to parts catalogues to find number of the replacement part | |
| Schedule deliveries, planning the sequence and timing of stops to complete the route by a certain time |
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| Read memos from service managers concerning vehicles that require work or supplies which are on order | |
| Select proper tool for the appropriate assignment | |
| Total work orders, parts and labour including taxes | |
| Fill in parts log and mileage log | |
| Email messages to suppliers | |
| Write notes to record details of telephone conversations | |
| Write up or complete purchase order forms | |
| Measure various items (wiring, metal, auto brake rotors, voltage, lumber, etc.) |