Pre-Employment Tests For Auto Mechanics
Top Skills and Abilities:
- Repairing
- Deductive Reasoning
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Active Listening
Top 3 Tasks:
- Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
- Making decisions and solving problems
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment
Overview
Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. The job involves examining vehicles for damage or defects, dissembling and reassembling parts of the vehicle, and changing tires and oil. Automotive service technicians and mechanics generally work in ventilated, well-lit auto repair shops, but are required to work with dirty or greasy parts and occasionally work in uncomfortable positions when inspecting or working on vehicles. They also need to be comfortable working and communicating with customers. The position requires the ability to analyze and think critically about a situation, as well as a high degree of physical dexterity and mechanical aptitude. Most auto mechanics complete a vocational or other postsecondary education program in automotive service technology, though some obtain an associate’s degree and study mathematics, electronics, and automotive repair.
Assessments for Auto Mechanics
There are two tests that are generally administered for this position. The first is the Criteria Mechanical Reasoning Assessment (CMRA). This is a short, mobile-friendly assessment that measures mechanical aptitude, or the ability to learn how to operate, maintain, install, and repair equipment and machinery. The second is a risk assessment called the Workplace Safety Profile (WSP), which measures a candidates’ attitudes towards safety and risk-taking behavior.
When administered together, the CMRA and WSP can help employers predict which job candidates are the most likely to be able to pick up on training quickly, conduct themselves safely within a mechanic shop, and ultimately excel in a mechanic role.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor