Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of light weight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

Diagnoses faults in engines and parts; dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts; repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, referring to service manuals as needed; performs scheduled maintenance services to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations; reassembles engines and parts after being repaired; tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and test parts with the assistance of computers; may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.

• Works predominantly indoors, in adequately heated and ventilated spaces. Outdoors work is likely to be carried out in all weathers. Worksites will often be noisy and dirty. Frequently works on, in and under the particular type of machinery being serviced. Employees may work in confined spaces or under hoists.
• Will utilise a variety of personal protective equipment including eye, ear and foot protection.

• The physical demand is medium with occasional requirements for heavy lifting.
• Standing is constantly required, often on concrete floors. Walking is frequently required. Sitting is not required.
• Stretching up and across is frequently required. Squatting, crouching or kneeling, and twisting of the body or neck are required occasionally. Lifting, carrying and holding in place a range of engine parts, tools and equipment is frequently required. Bending is frequently required.
• Repetitive movements are occasionally required especially in the use of hands and arms for screwing, holding and tightening but power tools are often used.
• Driving is occasionally required.
• Employees use a range of general engineering hand, power and machine tools and equipment, specialised mechanical equipment, including electronic engine and other testing/tuning equipment and a range or spanners, gauges, screwdrivers and socket sets.
• Mental skills necessary include technical, problem-solving and decision-making.

A New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some cases relevant experience and/or on-job training may be needed in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient. Registration may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.