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OIL TECHNICIAN: They Train You on the Spot
About this video
Yuri is an Oil Technician for Jiffy Lube. Yuri thought he was going to attend community college after high school, but shares with us how some things don't always go according to plan. He also goes into detail about what he wished he knew before starting his career.
Job Title: Oil Technician
Employer: Jiffy Lube
Job Summary: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Job Description
Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
On-the-Job Training
Long-term on-the-job training
Additional Info
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires all technicians who buy or work with refrigerants to be licensed in proper refrigerant handling. Formal test preparation is not required, but many trade schools, unions, and employer associations offer training programs designed for the EPA exam.
Certification Requirement
Required by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.Quick Facts
Projected Job Growth
15 to 25 percent
Typical schedule
Full-time
Typical workplace
Military, Indoor
Personal Qualities
Detail oriented, Likes working with hands, Problem solving skills, Technical skillsEducational Path
Education Requirement
High school degree
Recommended Education Degree
High school degreeTrade/vocational School
Associate degree
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